US EditionIs Centrism in the Democratic Party Dead? Let’s Hope Not
- On June 24, 2025, voters in the Democratic primary chose 33-year-old state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as their nominee to succeed Eric Adams as the mayoral candidate for New York City.
- Mamdani's win followed Democratic setbacks last November and reflected voter dissatisfaction with establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations.
- Mamdani campaigned on policies such as government-run grocery stores and taxing white neighborhoods more, appealing to voters seeking change amid high living costs and a desire for new ideas.
- Newsweek reported that 59% of people were pessimistic about the Democratic Party's future, and analysts view Mamdani's victory as signaling a challenge to centrists to offer fresh faces willing to take risks.
- The election suggests the Democratic Party faces a crossroads between embracing left-wing policies or revitalizing centrism to remain nationally competitive, especially with President Trump’s possible return.
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Is centrism in the Democratic Party dead? Let’s hope not
An interesting question has emerged after socialist Zohran Mamdani’s primary triumph in the race for New York City mayor.
·Billings, United States
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