Is Centrism in the Democratic Party Dead? Let’s Hope Not
- Last Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, won the NYC Democratic mayoral primary held on June 24, 2025.
- Following Cuomo’s scandals over COVID deaths and ethics, young Democrats rejected establishment figures, fueling voter discontent and a shift away from the status quo.
- Analysis reveals Mamdani received Liu's endorsement and strong East Asian voter support, aided by Lander’s collaborative campaign efforts.
- In response to Mamdani’s primary victory, Wall Street experienced a sharp backlash, with shockwaves surpassing the 2023 Chicago upset and raising concerns over policy shifts and public safety.
- In the wider party context, the NYC primary exemplifies ongoing Democratic struggles, with extremism challenging moderation amid rising polarization and diminished bipartisanship.
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Will Democrats Practice What They Preach on Country Over Party?
For the better part of the last decade, Democrats have positioned themselves as the party of principle, endlessly chiding their Republican opposition about the need to put “country over party” when it came to Donald Trump and his numerous shenanigans. They weren’t entirely wrong — there were moments when GOP officials could have shown some more backbone on important issues. But now, with socialist and anti-police Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory i…
How to Have a Hot Commie Summer
“Wall Street shivers over ‘hot commie summer’ after Mamdani’s success… When Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described socialist, won New York’s mayoral Democratic nomination last week over a seasoned but scandal-scarred veteran, the city’s financial elite had a meltdown.” — The Guardian - - -With temperatures across the country rising, and the “red wave” of the election giving way to a different kind of “red wave,” here’s everything you need …
The collapse of the political center
The political developments over the last week couldn’t send a more dispiriting message about the viability of the political center — in both parties. Last Tuesday, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, Zohran Mamdani, who campaigned on a far-left agenda on issues ranging from the economy, crime and antisemitism, emerged as the Democratic standard-bearer for mayor of New York City. Over the weekend, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), one of the most pr…
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