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Democratic Socialists won big in NY. Do they offer a way forward for Democrats?
June 24, 2026·10m
On Tuesday, Congressional candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani performed well in the New York primaries. The electoral victories were a major win for Mamdani, who put his political reputation on the line by endorsing the slate of leftist candidates. But about a year ago, centrist Democrats seemed skeptical of Mamdani's politics and approach. Do they have something to learn?