Mamdani-backed socialists sweep New York primary races Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on the surge of Democratic socialists in New York City primaries. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries downplays the impact, while House Speaker Mike Johnson claims Jeffries has lost control of his party amid the ‘Marxist march.’ NEWYou can now listen to … Read more
After a string of primary successes this month in deep-blue corners of the country, democratic socialists will face a major test of whether their appeal can translate to a battleground state later this summer. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In Wisconsin, a lengthy list … Read more
Zohran Mamdani scored a hat trick Tuesday when all three of the democratic socialist mayor’s protégés in New York beat “normie” Democrats in their House primaries. In two cases, respected incumbents – including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – went down. Cue the freakout by some establishment Democrats, who worry the party is … Read more
Socialist candidates score victories in New York Democratic primary races New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates a ‘new chapter’ for Democrats after socialist candidates secured significant victories in three New York primary races, boosting the progressive wing. Rachel Bovard warns that this ‘growing movement,’ with members advocating extreme views such as abolishing the Senate … Read more
On a balmy Saturday morning, six volunteers for the Democratic Socialists of America gather at a Queens playground to knock on doors for congressional hopeful Claire Valdez. Before they spread out across South Ozone Park, Umit Muradi, one of the lead canvassers, cautions the group not to rap too loudly. “Here are the rules. No … Read more
They’re taking over big cities and bidding for gains in Congress. Source link
WASHINGTON — As Janeese Lewis George paves a path to the mayor’s office in Washington, D.C., she’s told voters they could have it all. Her unapologetically expansive, left-wing agenda includes subsidized or even free childcare, increased down payment assistance for homebuyers and community resources to reduce crime, plus a promise to aggressively confront President Donald … Read more
Washington, D.C., mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George looked at a teeming crowd on Tuesday evening and issued a proclamation about her candidacy as a democratic socialist: “If there were any doubt, let it now be laid to rest,” she said. “It is the people of D.C. who elect the mayor of D.C.” Subscribe to read … Read more
Caroline Shinkle eyes flipping deep-blue NYC district Caroline Shinkle, a Republican candidate, discusses her campaign to flip New York’s 12th Congressional District, emphasizing a “common sense over crazy” approach. She describes her mission to save New York City from socialist policies and economic challenges, citing concerns about crime and the cost of living. Shinkle also … Read more
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