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Inside the DSA’s Hostile Takeover of the Democratic Party
“Hello, New York!”That was all that New York governor Kathy Hochul had to say at last month’s “New York Is Not for Sale” rally in Forest Hills, Queens, to ignite fury from the 13,000 attendees there to cheer on Zohran Mamdani.“Tax the rich! Tax the rich! Tax the rich!” the crowd yelled back at Hochul. One man near the back roared: “Nazi!” As the governor glanced down at the lectern, New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie shuffled behind her, sta…
The Democratic candidate promises four flagship measures to make New York more affordable, but they will cost $7 billion a year and it will not be easy to finance them.
From New Jersey and Virginia to California, the U.S. will hold different elections this Tuesday that will offer the Democratic Party its greatest opportunity to date to affirm its viability as a serious opposition party. And even though major victories will be scored, experts have pointed out that it will not be able to avoid serious political problems.This week's votes could deepen this division in two different ways.
US: As New York votes, the Democratic Party’s future is on the line
New York faces a high-stakes mayoral election with progressive frontrunner Zohran Mamdani leading the race. His campaign focuses on tackling the city’s soaring cost of living, but questions remain over his support among Jewish voters amid deep divisions over Israel, as FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley explains. Donald Trump has called Mamdani a communist, though some believe he secretly wants him to win. At the same time, governor races in New Jersey …
MAKE IT MAKE SENSE: Today’s most important election isn’t in New York City
In today’s letter: It’s election day, and the future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot — but the most important contest is one you may not be tracking.If The Ink helps you understand these times and keeps you sane, join us today.Subscribe nowHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CNN’s Jake Tapper this week that the New York City mayor’s race is the wrong place to look for the future of the Democratic Party. Delivered in Jeffries’ typ…
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