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Ex-NYC comptroller topples Trump impeachment figure Dan Goldman in primary

Goldman lost the Democratic primary to Brad Lander after a campaign focused on policy disagreements and opposition to Trump.

Ex-NYC comptroller topples Trump impeachment figure Dan Goldman in primary
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Brad Lander defeated Rep. Daniel S. Goldman in New York’s 10th District Democratic primary. The race drew attention to divisions among New York Democrats and disagreements over Israel, immigration enforcement and how to oppose President Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump
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President and a frequent target of Goldman’s criticism

Bernie Sanders
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Senator who backed Lander

ALSO MENTIONED  Kathy Hochul, Governor who backed Goldman; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who backed Lander

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Brad Lander Defeats Daniel Goldman in New York Democratic Primary

Brad Lander defeated Rep. Daniel Goldman in New York’s 10th District Democratic primary. Left-leaning outlets present the contest as part of progressives’ fight against MAGA and associate Goldman with special interests and right-wing causes. Center outlets largely report the result and candidates’ differences, with some attention to Israel and concerns raised about antisemitism and Jewish inclusion. Right-leaning outlets frame Lander’s win as a progressive or socialist gain and emphasize Goldman’s anti-Trump role and disputes over Israel.

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