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

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 11:48 AM

Nov 7

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.

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Barack Obama Gives Crucial Advice To Democrats Following 2025 Election Wins [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 7 OP

Good advice. We need to return to a 50-state strategy. yardwork Nov 7 #1

Absolutely, return to the 50 state strategy Miguelito Loveless Nov 7 #2

I love Barack and Michelle so much! And he's right! CTyankee Nov 7 #3

Yeah, can't waste too much time celebrating. 2026 starts now... Wounded Bear Nov 7 #4

Litmus tests? Bluetus Nov 7 #5

There is one Litmus test that makes everything on your list possible: Fiendish Thingy Nov 7 #6

I think that's a litmus test. Joinfortmill Nov 7 #13

You think *WHAT* is a litmas test? Bluetus Nov 7 #21

Way to show you believe in litmus tests right after saying you don't. yardwork Nov 7 #24

So you don't support the things on that list? Bluetus Nov 7 #30

I see lions. yardwork Nov 7 #34

And an emoluments clause with teeth Seinan Sensei Nov 7 #26

I think he meant Democrat on Democrat litmus tests padah513 Nov 7 #27

Perhaps that is what he meant. Bluetus Nov 7 #35

That IS a huge litmus test and many of those things very unlikely karynnj Nov 7 #39

Don't negotiate against yourself. Bluetus Nov 7 #47

How many states can you win state wide if you are for all of that? karynnj Nov 7 #48

More than if we don't run on bold ideas Bluetus Nov 7 #51

Mamdani won no thanks to Obama, steventh Nov 7 #7

DID HE? jaymac Nov 7 #10

Apologies, I was mistaken. Obama did not endorse Cuomo. steventh Nov 7 #17

Obama supported Mamdani and called him personally, twice BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #22

I don't think he "endorsed" anyone Bluetus Nov 7 #23

Fortunately neither Obama nor Mamdani are listening to these "concerns." yardwork Nov 7 #32

I know.. it's So Obvious. Cha Nov 7 #45

He didn't. Never thought I'd see alternative facts being spit out in here. padah513 Nov 7 #31

This thread has some atrocious posts. yardwork Nov 7 #33

Um, Obama didn't endorse Cuomo. PSPS Nov 7 #12

Thank you for the correction. steventh Nov 7 #18

Obama did not endorse Cuomo. Joinfortmill Nov 7 #15

You're right. I was mislead, possible by an AI video. steventh Nov 7 #19

Correct your post, then. yardwork Nov 7 #29

It is amazing SocialDemocrat61 Nov 7 #20

There are two separate issues and groups of people. yardwork Nov 7 #28

Right? They need to Get Over That... not Cha Nov 7 #43

Correct this immediately. Obama did not endorse Cuomo. yardwork Nov 7 #25

Pres Obama did NOT "endorse" Cuomo. Cha Nov 7 #40

As an NYC'r pretty sure Mamdani will suround himself w smart people. electric_blue68 Nov 7 #49

Yes, they need to go hard for every congressional seat everywhere. Republicans are responsible Fil1957 Nov 7 #8

we sure miss that guy oldinmtdem92 Nov 7 #9

Ha! Joinfortmill Nov 7 #14

Excellent. We need Obama out there talking. Joinfortmill Nov 7 #11

Yes, please. Barack & Bernie! Every. Day. thought crime Nov 7 #37

Love Obama orangecrush Nov 7 #16

Love them too Joinfortmill Nov 7 #36

That's nice.. Pres Obama has a Lot to Offer Cha Nov 7 #41

Here we go again with a well known & respected Liberal saying KS Toronado Nov 7 #38

It's trickier in the Senate because only 1/3rd of them are up every 2 years BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #42

I see said the blind man KS Toronado Nov 7 #44

"Glad when this is all over." BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #46

Oh, desr. Good luck! electric_blue68 Nov 7 #50