US EditionFor Many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani's Political Upset Gives Them Hope
- Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-identified Democratic Socialist, won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- His win comes after a campaign centered on economic challenges such as regulating rents, expanding affordable housing, improving transportation options, and enhancing city services, reflecting evolving political views.
- Mamdani has faced widespread racist and anti-Muslim attacks from figures across the political spectrum, leading Muslim American lawmakers to condemn such smears and urge leaders to speak out.
- A Data for Progress poll shows Democratic Socialism holds a +35-point support margin among Democrats, reflecting broader ideological shifts that underpin Mamdani’s platform.
- Mamdani's victory signals a major political shift in New York and has sparked debate about how his leadership will shape the city's path forward, as establishment Democrats, Republicans, and business figures voice their concerns.
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Bowen Island Undercurrent
For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani's political upset gives them hope
The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who's been friends with the candidate for 15 years.
For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani’s political upset gives them hope
The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who's been friends with the candidate for 15 years.
The Toronto Star
Many South Asians and Muslims in NYC and beyond electrified by Mamdani’s mayoral primary triumph
The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who's been friends with the candidate for 15 years.
Radical Muslim Mamdani’s NYC primary victory a ‘referendum on the Democratic Party itself’
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim, will likely be a shoe-in for the post of mayor of New York City, and many view that as a… The post Radical Muslim Mamdani’s NYC primary victory a ‘referendum on the Democratic Party itself’ appeared first on CatholicVote org.
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