New York Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind Zohran Mamdani's ambitious plan for universal child care in New York City, a move that raises eyebrows given the current climate.
According to Gateway Pundit, this endorsement comes at a time when Minnesota is embroiled in a massive fraud scandal involving billions of dollars and daycare centers, making Hochul's timing appear questionable. The potential for similar fraud investigations in New York could pose a significant challenge to Mamdani's proposal.
The New York Post reports that Hochul is enthusiastic about Mamdani's multi-billion dollar universal childcare initiative, yet she has not clarified the funding sources. "I think he [Mamdani] is going to surprise a lot of people," Hochul remarked on the "Cats Roundtable" radio program on 77 WABC, urging everyone to give Mamdani a chance.
Hochul, who is seeking re-election for a second term, noted a strong alignment with democratic socialist Mamdani, particularly on universal child care. She emphasized the importance of "affordability and driving down the cost of living in this great city," during her conversation with host John Catsimatidis.
The Governor has indicated that state-funded universal child care will be a cornerstone of her 2026 policy agenda, a topic she has extensively discussed with Mamdani. Mamdani's proposal involves funding the $6 billion "no-cost" childcare program by increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthiest 1%, aiming to generate an estimated $9 billion.
Observers can't help but draw parallels between Mamdani's plan and the ongoing situation in Minnesota. Mamdani's assertion that the program will be funded by slightly increasing taxes on the wealthy remains to be seen in practice. As New York moves forward with this proposal, the potential for financial mismanagement looms large, especially in light of recent events in other states.
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