Inside the Campaign of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of New York City
NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES, JUN 22 – Zohran Mamdani won the NYC Democratic primary advocating for rent freezes, free public transit, and radical economic changes, with endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- A new Emerson College poll shows Mamdani and Cuomo effectively tied in final ranked-choice simulations, with the Democratic primary vote set for June 24.
- Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mamdani shaped his political identity through his platform focused on housing justice, including eviction protections and rent control expansion.
- According to Politico, Mamdani's universal childcare would cost between $5 and $7 billion, carrying funding challenges for New York City.
- Progressive leaders and entertainers secured endorsements, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, boosting Mamdani's campaign momentum.
- Future control highlights the ideological rift within the Democratic Party, hinging on whether a rising generation can outvote the one before it.
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Why Young People Are Voting to Burn It All Down
Just two weeks ago, New Yorkers voted en masse for a self-proclaimed socialist—someone who once called for “seizing the means of production.”This is, of course, Zohran Mamdani, who dominated in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor with a definitive victory over Andrew Cuomo.He has called for rent freezes, free buses, and even government-run grocery stores.He won 56 percent of the vote in a campaign fueled by young, highly educated, wea…
NYC race could show how small socialist movement is: Byron York
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Monday that the New York mayoral election has more possible “downsides” for the socialist members of the Democratic Party. Mamdani’s victory in the Big Apple’s Democratic primary mayoral election has garnered national attention, with some questioning if the party could embrace socialism more. York said younger Democratic voters are expressing more interest in socialism but added t…
What Did Mamdani Do With the Mets Logo?
(New York, NY) – The interlocking New York ball cap is a symbol of the Big Apple. Whether it’s the Yankees’ block logo or the Mets’ one with little curlicues (borrowed from the baseball Giants) — fashionistas, diehard fans, and everyday New Yorkers alike have worn the caps. Now, as reported recently by the New York Post, the Mets orange and blue hat has been thrust into the mayoral race. A cap being sold online — without any official connection …
The Soros Open Society Foundation has channeled millions of sums to the Workers' Families Party and nine other groups that played a key role in promoting the socialist for his candidacy for mayor in New York.
THE WORD OF THE LORD: The Rise of Anti-Semitism in America - Chuck Schumer's Dilemma [LISTEN]
During this week’s Word of the Lord podcast, host Jeffrey Lord discusses the alarming spike in antisemitism in America and the rise of far-left socialist New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani — a candidate with a well-documented history of antisemitic policy positions. For example, socialist Mamdani blamed Israel — not Hamas — for the horrific attacks of October 7th, 2023. Lord says this creates a dilemma for New York Senator and Minority…
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