US EditionDemocrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York City
- Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and Queens assemblyman, led a strong showing in New York City's 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, forcing Andrew Cuomo's concession.
- Mamdani's rise was fueled by a grassroots campaign focusing on affordability issues while drawing support from diverse city boroughs amid wider Democratic frustrations with establishment politics.
- His campaign pledges included free childcare, rent freezes, free city bus service, and raising taxes on the wealthy to fund these initiatives, while he maintained a critical stance on Israel's actions in Gaza.
- The victory sparked intense debate within the Democratic Party, with progressives praising Mamdani's authenticity and critics warning of electoral risks amid rising scrutiny from Republicans branding him as extreme; Senator Sanders endorsed him with the call to focus on working-class needs.
- Mamdani's lead signals a generational and ideological shift in Democratic politics that may influence the party's strategy nationally, though his path to mayor and broader acceptance remains uncertain amid ongoing ranked-choice tabulation and intra-party tensions.
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Democrats continue leftward lurch with Zohran Mamdani win
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is really leaning into socialism. It makes sense, given the leftward lurch of the Democratic Party. Mamdani, 33, championed by the media and celebrities, has vowed to enact policies fellow socialists Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former Mayor Bill de Blasio could only dream of in their 30s. Mamdani wants to create city-owned grocery stores, but only one per borough. What difference wil…
Mamdani’s stunning rise gives Democrats a playbook — and creates some perils
The stunning ascendance of a 33-year-old democratic socialist in the race for New York mayor has sent shock waves through a party still reeling from President Donald Trump’s election - sparking fresh clashes between moderates and liberals about Democrats’ best…
‘Their hair is on fire’: Dem House members fear primaries after Mamdani’s stunning NYC victory
The “Mamdani Effect” is reportedly already being felt in some corners of Washington, D.C. Axios reports that some Democratic House members already fear primary challenges from the left after democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani shockingly came out on top in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
Zohran Mamdani Stuns Establishment: Is This a Step Toward a Socialist NYC? - Revolutionary Communists of America
In a major political upset, Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. The 33-year-old defeated former governor and establishment favorite, Andrew Cuomo, winning 43% of the first-choice votes against Cuomo’s 36%. As the Wall Street Journal observed, “the epicenter of global capitalism may soon have a socialist mayor.” Mamdani’s victory is yet another sign of the times…
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