No Honor Among Comrades: Mamdani Flushes Hochul After Endorsement

Oops, Governor Kathy Hochul is no poker player.

The saying “There is no honor among thieves” succinctly reflects Solomon’s insights about the wicked and the company they keep. Contrary to the unfounded beliefs of liberal progressives, wicked individuals commit crimes because it is in their nature. They crave, plan, and conspire to do evil, and not even their family or closest friends are safe from their inclination to commit wrongdoings.

A lesson that Hochul is now relearning all too well with her newly endorsed comrade, Zohran Mamdani, playing the role of teacher.

After Hochul caved on Sunday and endorsed Mamdani, saying she had found common ground with the Communist who’s running for the mayor of New York (Yes, I’m calling him a Communist), Mamdani declined to endorse her campaign for Governor on Monday.

That betrayal didn’t take long. Mamdani played it down, telling reporters it was too early to talk about “the thing beyond the thing.”

“My focus is on November, and I’m excited to have the governor’s support in that fight for November.”

Hochul’s potential Republican opponent, Elise Stefanik, said it made Hochul look weak. The New York Congresswoman added:

“Even Mamdani refuses to support Kathy Hochul less than 24 hours after she endorsed him!”

Veteran campaign strategist Hank Sheinkopf stated that political influence appeared to favor Mamdani and his fellow members of the far-left Democratic Socialists of America. Sheinkopf, who runs the pro-law enforcement, anti-Mamdani super PAC Protect the Protectors, told The New York Post.

“No good deed goes unpunished. Hochul looks weak. Mamdani looks like he’s the head of the Democratic Party in New York, not the governor. This shows the power shift. Mamdani and his movement are in charge.”

Yiatin Chu, of the citywide group Asian Wave Alliance, agreed. He posted on X:

“Hochul got played. Mamdani got Hochul’s endorsement. Like sharks, the Democrat Socialists of America (DSA) smells blood.”

As governor, Hochul is seen as the leader of the Democratic Party in New York, and her endorsement of the party’s nominee for mayor is generally expected. That said, Mamdani’s version of democratic socialism is quite unpopular in the suburbs, upstate, and even in parts of the city, making Hochul’s endorsement controversial.

Jay Jacobs, chairman of the State Democratic Party and a close ally of Hochul, stated that he would not endorse Mamdani, and with good reason. Mamdani, who served two terms as a Queens assemblyman, was an opponent of Hochul throughout the previous year.

During a speech before the UJA Federation last year, Hochul joked about obliterating Canada if it attacked New York, while condemning Hamas for the terrorist group’s assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.

“If Canada someday ever attacked Buffalo, I’m sorry, my friends, there would be no Canada the next day.”

Proving that Democrats eat their own kind, Mamdani posted on X:

“Governor Hochul is justifying genocide while laughing. Disgusting.”

One Democratic insider noted that Mamdani’s refusal to endorse Hochul demonstrates that he and his leftist coalition, which includes the DSA, are gaining traction within the party. One reason is Mamdani’s ability to appeal to the naïve first-time voters who helped him defeat Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June.

When asked, Cuomo stated:

“I was surprised that she endorsed him, but he didn’t endorse her. I don’t think these endorsements mean anything.”

It’s concerning that, because Hochul backed down, one Democratic Party source suggested that she will likely rely on Mamdani’s turnout operation to secure re-election next year.

“Zohran holds the cards. Hochul needs Mamdani’s turnout operation in New York City to win re-election next year.”

Hochul’s campaign representative stated that endorsements will be officially announced in the upcoming months, but they declined to address Mamdani’s lack of endorsement directly.

A Siena College poll released on Tuesday indicated that Hochul is ahead of Stefanik, with 52 percent of registered voters supporting her compared to 27 percent for Stefanik in a potential matchup. However, Republican sources have expressed skepticism about the reliability of the survey, claiming it over-represents New York City voters and under-represents Republicans.

There are some situations where you have to choose the “best of the worst,” but in this case, there is no “best.” By running Mamdani for mayor, Democrats have reached a new low. Label him anything you want, but Mamdani is a communist, and he will bring communism with him.

Hochul should never have endorsed him; in fact, no one should have supported or voted for him. Hochul and New York voters have made a deal with the devil, and it isn’t a mystery what happens next.