Those pulling for the surprising primary winner include some inside the business community and even Wall Street—they are just quiet.

Freezing the rent requires a big squeeze. Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s promise of freezing rents in New York City if elected mayor hinges on his appointments to a powerful board that could easily buck his wishes — just ask Eric Adams.

Mamdani said his city would be one "governed as a model for the Democratic Party," which would prioritize the working class and fight Trump.