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Mamdani heads to Harlem after stunning New York City primary results
NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES, JUN 27 – Zohran Mamdani, 33, won with a grassroots, digital-first campaign focused on affordability and progressive policies, gaining over one million door knocks, signaling a generational shift in NYC Democrats.
- Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo, on a platform of socialism, which some view as a generational shift within the party.
- Mamdani was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, indicating a potential shift in party ideology and demographics.
- Mamdani focused on affordability and criticized capitalism, stating, "For too long, politicians have pretended that we’re spectators to that crisis of affordability."
- A Chicago Tribune editorial cautioned that historical experience shows that far-left candidates struggle to be effective in leadership roles, noting that "far-left candidates do not make for effective or popular municipal executives in today’s stressful economy.
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Zohran Mamdani wins the pre-election in New York: his demands hit the nerve of many citizens – but political support is still fragile.
Next steps for Zohran Mamdani: Why he will win the general election
Of course it’s more fun when we have a competitive general election for the New York City mayoralty. And of course, the media will try to stir things up. But I just don’t think a competitive election will happen and Zohran Mamdani will win in November. Here’s why: The Democratic nominee starts with a massive built in advantage. People like winners, they like charisma and they like people who succeed unexpectedly. Mamdani is only going to add mo…
BIRDS OF A FEATHER: Zohran Mamdani Tours Harlem With Crown Heights Riot Provocateur Al Sharpton
Zohran Mamdani spoke at a rally in Harlem on Saturday as he sought to build on momentum from New York City’s Democratic primary, telling the crowd that people struggling to pay for housing, groceries and bus fare are hungry for change. Mamdani appeared at a National Action Network rally days after declaring victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the presumed favorite in the primary. Results will be finalized after the city’s ranked choice vote-c…
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