Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the race for City Hall.
De Blasio threw his support behind
the Democratic socialist from Queens in an op-ed Tuesday, along with a TV interview.
"This guy's an old soul. I have to say that chronological age is one thing, but I truly find him to be particularly perceptive, intelligent, open," de Blasio said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "Rarely have I met someone in public life who listens so well, and I think that's crucial."
De Blasio said Mamdani is focused on "kitchen table issues" that impact everyday New Yorkers, and said more Democrats should follow suit.
"Here is a guy, Zohran Mamdani, who talked about, relentlessly, kitchen table issues. He did not talk about 'woke issues,' or identity issues," said de Blasio. "He talked about the kitchen table, and he won overwhelmingly."