Zohran Mamdani, the NYC mayoral candidate, recently visited Washington, D.C., to gather support from congressional Democrats. Accompanied by prominent figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Bernie Sanders, Mamdani engaged in discussions with various Democratic leaders, highlighting the lessons from his campaign and advocating for his socialist platform. Despite receiving significant endorsements, including from the largest union for city workers and the United Federation of Teachers, Mamdani faces a mixed reception among established Democrats, some of whom remain skeptical. Ocasio-Cortez and other supporters emphasized the importance of getting to know Mamdani as he attempts to bridge divisions within the party and build momentum for his candidacy.