Barack Obama Gives Crucial Advice To Democrats Following 2025 Election Wins

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23. I don't think he "endorsed" anyone

That is to say, I don't believe Obama ever said "For the NYC Mayor race, i hereby endorse _______."

Obama has been a supporter of Cuomo in the past. As politicians, they seem to have similar philosophies of hugging the center and avoid strong, progressive, leading positions on anything.

Personally, I found it at least a little concerning that after it became apparent Mamdani would win easily, Obama called (that's fine) congratulated on his campaign (that's great) and then offered his counsel (that's where I get a bit worried.) I'm worried the "counsel" Obama would offer is "Now that you are elected, play it safe. Pull back all those bold ideas and wake up every morning with the goal of burnishing your image." I think Mamdani is smart and very committed to the things he campaigned on, so I hope he politely thanked Obama for his generous offer and is moving on.