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Democrats search for lessons after Mamdani’s apparent win in New York City
- Earlier this week, Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialists of America member and New York State assemblyman, won the NYC mayoral primary over Cuomo by 7%, despite being outspent nearly 10:1.
- Amid rising affordability concerns, Mamdani’s reform proposals on housing and social issues, combined with opposition to Cuomo's billionaire backers and Trump, fueled his momentum.
- Schumer praised Mamdani’s campaign and pledged to increase hate crimes prevention funding by 800%.
- Democratic Party leaders praised Mamdani's campaign focus on affordability while sidestepping his divisive Israel positions, with operatives nationwide viewing his victory as a strategic playbook.
- Beyond New York, Mamdani’s victory signals a broader socialist surge feared by the ruling class among workers, youth, and middle-class opposition movements.
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What Mamdani’s Win Means Beyond New York - CNN Political Briefing - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Zohran Mamdani pulled off a major political upset over Andrew Cuomo in this week’s New York mayoral primary. CNN senior reporter and New York City native Edward-Isaac Dovere explains how Mamdani was able to secure the victory and what Democrats more broadly can learn from his surprise success.
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