{"id":2610588,"date":"2026-06-04T11:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mamdani-teams-up-with-progressive-allies-for-basketball-campaign-ad\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:35:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:35:51","slug":"mamdani-teams-up-with-progressive-allies-for-basketball-campaign-ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mamdani-teams-up-with-progressive-allies-for-basketball-campaign-ad\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani teams up with progressive allies for basketball campaign ad"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmamdani-teams-up-with-progressive-allies-for-basketball-campaign-ad%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2610588&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is broadening his influence beyond City Hall by rolling out a new, basketball-themed campaign ad promoting a slate of progressive allies competing in closely watched Democratic congressional primaries across New York\u2019s borough-based districts.<\/p>\n<p>The spot frames Mamdani as a political \u201ckingmaker\u201d and spotlights candidates including Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez, who each deliver signature left-leaning promises (such as blocking \u201cbillionaires\u201d from elections, abolishing ICE, and standing up to landlords and corporations). The ad, which ends with a \u201cGet out and vote\u201d call, is timed to reach voters during the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n<p>The article also notes Mamdani\u2019s recent endorsements: he backed lander in a primary against Rep. Daniel Goldman, a more established Democrat, with polling suggesting Lander has opened a lead despite Goldman spending heavily. mamdani\u2019s alliance with Lander traces back to the 2025 mayoral race, where the two cross-endorsed each other on a ranked-choice ballot.<\/p>\n<p>Chevalier\u2019s challenge to Rep. Adriano Espaillat is described as a high-stakes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-times-biden-and-trump-did-the-same-thing-and-the-media-reaction-was-totally-different\/\" title=\"3 Times Biden And Trump Did The Same Thing\u2026 And The Media Reaction Was Totally Different\">political gamble<\/a>, with controversies and weaker polling mentioned. Simultaneously occurring, valdez is contesting an open seat in New York\u2019s 7th District, where she has emerged as a serious option to the previous frontrunner Antonio Reynoso, supported by Velazquez. Mamdani has backed Valdez with funding, strategy, and in-person campaigning.<\/p>\n<p>the campaign ad is presented as part of Mamdani\u2019s effort to expand and solidify a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >socialist-leaning coalition aimed<\/a> at growing his influence in the House.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"61\">New York City <\/a>Mayor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/zohran-mamdani\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11802\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a> is expanding his political operation beyond City Hall, releasing a new campaign featuring a slate of progressive allies running in competitive New York congressional <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/primaries\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2655\">primaries<\/a> as he seeks to grow his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-romp-in-off-year-elections-emboldening-fight-against-trump\/\" title=\"Democrats romp in off-year elections, emboldening fight against Trump\">socialist coalition<\/a> in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-of-representatives\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"93\">House of Representatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advertisement highlights Mamdani\u2019s growing role as a political kingmaker in New York, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-could-earn-boost-from-swing-state-primary-process-rnc-helped-craft-report\/\" title=\"...ort: Swing-state ... process crafted by RNC could give Trump a significant boost.\">13 congressional districts<\/a> are located wholly or partially within the city\u2019s five boroughs.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4593921\/democrats-independents-red-state-races\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Democrats eye independent candidates to compete in red states<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">         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Democratic nominee over ties to militant Islamist<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ad opens with Mamdani catching a basketball and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZohranKMamdani\/status\/2062385284168273972\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZohranKMamdani\/status\/2062385284168273972\">declaring<\/a>, \u201cWe know anything\u2019s possible with a great team.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He then passes the ball to congressional candidate Brad Lander, who says, \u201cI\u2019ll block billionaires from buying our elections.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ball moves to congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, who promises, \u201cI\u2019ll defend New York by abolishing ICE.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State Assemblymember Claire Valdez follows, saying, \u201cI\u2019ll stand up against bad landlords and greedy corporations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spot concludes with Mamdani and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dr-oz-now-predicted-to-defeat-john-fetterman-in-pa-senate-race\/\" title=\"Dr. Oz Now Predicted to Defeat John Fetterman in PA Senate Race\">candidates standing<\/a> together and urging voters: \u201cGet out and vote. This is the team. This is our year.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is the team. This is our year. Get out and vote. <\/p>\n<p>Early voting starts June 13th and runs until June 21st. <\/p>\n<p>Election Day is Tuesday, June 23rd. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PdhGLZ0t3d\">pic.twitter.com\/PdhGLZ0t3d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZohranKMamdani\/status\/2062385284168273972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this week, Mamdani endorsed Lander, the former New York City comptroller who is challenging Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) in a closely watched Democratic primary. Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, has compiled a reliably Democratic voting record in Congress, but recent polling suggests Lander has opened a significant lead despite Goldman spending more than $1 million of his own money on the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lander also ran in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary for New York City, where he forged an alliance with Mamdani. The two candidates cross-endorsed each other, encouraging voters to support both of them on the ranked-choice ballot, with Lander ultimately placing third behind Mamdani and former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Announcing the endorsement, Lander took aim at Goldman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy opponent couldn\u2019t bring himself to endorse Zohran as the Democratic nominee in the general election, even when the alternative was serial sexual harasser Andrew Cuomo,\u201d Lander <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bradlander\/status\/2061593280412848419\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bradlander\/status\/2061593280412848419\">wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avila Chevalier is challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), the five-term incumbent who currently chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. She gained attention for helping lead <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/politics\/4583669\/mamdani-protesters-angered-stance-israel-jews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4583669\">pro-Palestinian protests<\/a> at <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/columbia-university\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3592\">Columbia University<\/a> and has made foreign policy a central theme of her campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mamdani\u2019s endorsement of Chevalier against Espaillat was largely seen as a political gamble. In since-deleted controversial social media posts, Avila Chevalier described former President Joe Biden as a rapist and called for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/01\/politics\/kfile-ny-13-darializa-avila-chevalier-deleted-tweets-defund-abolish-police-prisons-deportations\">total abolition of policing<\/a>. She is also <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/polls\/new-york-us-house-13-polls-2026.html\">polling 14 points behind<\/a> Espaillat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valdez is running in New York\u2019s 7th Congressional District, a deep-blue Brooklyn-and-Queens seat sometimes referred to as \u201cCommie Corner.\u201d The district is open for the first time in three decades following the retirement of Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nydia-velazquez\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"6525\">Nydia Velazquez<\/a> (D-NY).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4460164\/trump-endorsement-tracker-gop-2026-election-primaries\/\">TRUMP ENDORSEMENT TRACKER: HERE\u2019S WHO THE PRESIDENT HAS PICKED IN GOP MIDTERM ELECTION PRIMARIES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso entered the race as the presumed front-runner, backed by Velazquez and armed with deep roots in the district and a lengthy progressive record. But Valdez, a first-term state lawmaker and member of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-socialists-of-america\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5861\">Democratic Socialists of America<\/a>, has emerged as a serious contender. Mamdani, who remains highly popular in the district, has endorsed her candidacy, helped her raise money, offered strategic guidance, and campaigned alongside her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basketball-themed ad is expected to air during the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nba\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"493\">NBA Finals<\/a>, which will feature the New York Knicks representing the Eastern Conference and the San Antonio Spurs representing the Western Conference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zohran Mamdani expands beyond City Hall, backing progressive allies in NYC congressional primaries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2610589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26093410448014.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[7142,80825,56552,80826,45868],"class_list":["post-2610588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-basketball","tag-campaign-advertising","tag-mamdani","tag-progressive-allies","tag-sports-activism"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26093410448014.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2610588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2610588"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2610588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2610592,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2610588\/revisions\/2610592"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2610589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2610588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2610588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2610588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}