Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman announced that if elected in November, he would stop the socialist agenda of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Blakeman argued that proposals such as government-run grocery stores, tax increases, and expanding public spending would harm New York's economy and accelerate the exodus of businesses and residents from the state.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Blakeman said, "Let me be clear upfront. I don't have to work with Zohran Mamdani, he has to work with me." "When I am governor, I will not allow him to ruin the fabric, economy, and safety of New York City. I will stop everything he is doing right now."
Blakeman described Mamdani's proposal to create city-run grocery stores as "complete nonsense," saying the government should not compete with the private sector. "I don't want to compete with bodega owners and small grocery stores. Many of them are family businesses, and I don't want to harm them," he added.
The Republican candidate stated that his own agenda would focus on tax cuts, lowering energy costs, and keeping businesses in New York. "On my first day as governor, I will sign an executive order declaring that New York is no longer a sanctuary state," Blakeman said. "I will launch the largest middle-class tax cut in New York history."
Under Blakeman's tax plan, single filers earning up to $50,000 and joint filers earning up to $100,000 would pay no state income tax. He also promised to cut electricity bills in half by ending what he called the "green energy scam."
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's campaign spokesperson Ryan Radulovacki rejected Blakeman's proposals. Radulovacki said, "New Yorkers know that Bruce Blakeman is busy pandering to the far right, embracing the architects of January 6, and bowing to Donald Trump." The spokesperson claimed that Blakeman "is proud to be on the MAGA line, from enabling ICE abuses to raising costs and undermining Medicaid."
Mamdani's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
