Want to know how much Republicans are eager to turn Zohran Mamdani into the face of the Democratic Party? Look no further than two of the biggest names eyeing bids for New York governor next year.

New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani’s ascension to presumptive Democratic nominee in New York’s mayoral race has reinvigorated the conversation about which ideological faction of the Democratic Party should lead the way as it aims to rebuild.

Republican leaders hope the ascent of the NYC mayoral candidate, a democratic socialist, will help them paint the Democrats as a far-left party.