Strong polling and a coveted endorsement — along with a nod from former President Donald Trump — had opponents circling former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman Wednesday.
But tension between two sitting New York City legislators also exposed a simmering struggle for the progressive lane as the Aug. 23 contest for the open House seat covering lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn draws to a close.
Goldman drew fire from others in the field for the money he has poured into the race — the Tribeca resident is an heir to the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune and has vastly outspent his opponents after digging deep into his own pockets for some $4 million. And in a curious turn of events, Goldman, who served as counsel to House Democrats during Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, got Trump’s endorsement just before Wednesday’s debate.
“We should know enough by now that we can’t take Donald Trump at his word, and that he likes to meddle in elections,” Goldman said in response to a question about the endorsement posed by debate hosts PIX11. “Last week he attacked me, now he is pretending to endorse me to try to meddle in this election.”
A New York Times editorial board’s endorsement cemented Goldman’s status as a front runner last weekend — the Gray Lady’s blessing is near dogma among many in the liberal 10th Congressional District. And a recent poll about the top six candidates in the crowded race found he has the support of 22 percent of voters — giving him a boost that competitors hoped to sap with repeated attacks.
“I know the economic pain that people are feeling because I grew up in Section 8 housing and on food stamps, raised by a young, single mom. I can’t imagine this district sending someone to Congress who’s worth $253 million,” Rep. Mondaire Jones said in a pointed critique of Goldman’s wealth.
Jones grew up in Rockland County, a distant suburb of New York City, and currently represents the area in the House. He moved to Brooklyn after announcing his intention to run in the open seat.
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