Mamdani, the Democratic nominee and favorite to be elected this week as mayor of New York City, is opposed to Israel’s government and existence as a Jewish state and subscribes to democratic socialist politics that are anathema to the RJC’s values.

Democrats have grown negative on capitalism and positive on socialism, while Mamdani has quickly become a well-known name in national politics.

Former President Barack Obama spoke with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Saturday, days before Tuesday’s general election. The call between Obama and the democratic socialist frontrunner comes as several prominent Democrats have kept their distance from Mamdani’s campaign.

New York City voters see Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., as the Democratic Party's future after thousands packed Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.

The group has risen in political clout and has attracted more voters into the fold. But it has also drawn backlash from both major political parties.