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Mamdani and his socialists won big in New York. Washington insiders still don’t care
New York City mayor’s preferred candidates are likely coming to Washington. But, writes Eric Garcia, don’t expect a sea change on Capitol Hill
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Townhall
· Jul 7, 2026
Socialists Won Big in New York and Colorado – Now They’re Coming for These States
Socialists Won Big in New York and Colorado – Now They’re Coming for These States
AllSides
· Jun 26, 2026
Why urban Democrats love socialists now
Democratic socialists are winning in New York — and in other cities. Can they win elsewhere?
Financial Times
· Jun 26, 2026
The Democrats’ DSA siren song
Democratic Socialists are winning in New York, but the city is not America
Zeteo
· Jun 24, 2026
Zohran Mamdani Is the Democrats’ New Kingmaker
Unlike more cautious elected Dems, the socialist mayor of New York City is spending his political capital – and can’t seem to stop winning. Democratic voters are behind him.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York
The Democratic Socialists of America‘s shocking wins in New York‘s primaries not only solidified its growing power among the Democratic base but also fueled speculation that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) could mount a successful run for higher office. Two DSA-aligned candidates, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, took down incumbent Democrats Tuesday night []
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next
Last week’s New York City results showed the power of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement and alarmed some Jewish leaders who watched as two pro-Israel incumbents lost their seat.
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Related coverage for "Mamdani and his socialists won big in New York. Washington insiders still don’t care": Townhall — Socialists Won Big in New York and Colorado – Now They’re Coming for These States. AllSides — Why urban Democrats love socialists now. Financial Times — The Democrats’ DSA siren song. Zeteo — Zohran Mamdani Is the Democrats’ New Kingmaker. Washington Examiner — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York. The Jerusalem Post — Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next