Former President Barack Obama recently spoke with New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, a conversation that has stirred speculation about a possible endorsement. Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist with a grassroots rise, has struggled with Black voter support — a group Obama’s backing could influence.

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