Mamdani-endorsed Avila Chevalier says she won't respond to being called a communist

New York House candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) said Wednesday that she will not respond to being called a communist, arguing her campaign ideals were deeply connected to the Democratic Party’s core base despite her ties to socialism.

“That framing is one that I’ve been very proud to be able to say I don’t respond...