Democratic Socialist Eyes New York City Democrats After Mamdani Mayor Primary Election

Zohran Mamdani Democratic socialist allies may face some congressional Democrats in New York City next year, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

But a senior Jeffries political adviser promises anyone trying to expel the House’s top Democrat in next year’s primary election will face a “powerful and merciless” response.

Mamdani, a 33-year-old Ugandan democratic socialist MP from Queens, defeated former New York State government Andrew Cuomo with a convincing victory two weeks ago and launched a wave of political shocks across the country New York City Democratic mayor is the main one. Mamdani took a big step towards becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City.

After Mamdani’s main victory last month, the Democratic Socialist (DSA) stressed: “This movement is bigger than a person, election, city or organization.”

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They added in a statement: “We encourage all people inspired by the Zohran movement to join their local DSA or YDSA chapters and participate so that we can continue to fight with Zohran and DSA elected national officials to create the future we all deserve.”

Fast forward to today, DSA leaders are clearly considering targeting Jeffries and other major challengers in the House Democratic Party, whose districts are in New York City, including Rep. Ritchie Torres, Jerry Nadler, Dandler, Dan Goldman and Yvit Clark.

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Jeffries, long-term success two years ago Democratic Leader of the House Former spokesman Nancy Pelosi, who has been criticized by some left-wing leaders in New York City, is a moderate institutional Democrat.

“His leadership has left a vacuum, and I think that’s more important,” Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the American Democratic Socialists chapter in New York City, told CNN.

Democratic Socialist State Senator Jabari Brisport, whose districts include Brooklyn and some of the same areas as the Jeffries House District, argued in a statement to Fox News that the long-time congressman “grows rapidly with the base of insurgency and progress within his own area and he should pay more attention to him.”

Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialist allies are considering the main challenges for House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, New York, next year. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP photo)

Andre Richardson, a democratic strategist at Jeffries’ top political adviser, noted that the president has taken huge and controversial moves Donald Trump During the opening month of his second White House tour, he said: “Leader Hakeem Jeffries is focused on recapturing homes from Maga extremists who have just deprived health care from millions of Americans.”

Richardson warned in a statement to CNN that if the people on the left posed a major challenge to Jeffries, “Our response will be powerful and merciless. We will teach them and all incumbents to carry out painful lessons on June 23, 2026.”

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When Jeffries was asked about the potential major challenges in an interview with CNN on Wednesday, he replied that he “didn’t know what these guys are talking about.”

Jeffries said he focused on “opposing opposition to extremism sent by the American people.”

Jeffries, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a number of other Democratic elected officials praised Mamdani’s campaign in New York. Although they have defended him from Trump’s attack, they have avoided endorsing democratic mayoral candidates.

Mamdani swept the main victory, thanks to a dynamic sport that focuses primarily on affordability and the high cost of living in New York City.

When he was involved in low-key voters, he cleverly used social media platforms including Tiktok. He proposed to eliminate fares to ride New York City’s vast bus system, make CUNY (City University of New York) “free tuition”, freeze rent on municipal houses, provide “free parenting” for children under the age of 5, and establish a government-run grocery store.

Thanks to a large number of grassroots volunteers for their efforts, Mamdani waved a wave of support from young and progressive voters to make him the No. 1 spot Crossing Cumoonce the main leader.

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When asked about the victory of Mamdani’s victory over the party, I think it’s clear that voters prioritize actions over inaction, not just gradual changes, but gradual changes, but gradual changes. ”

Caiazzo, a veteran of Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, said one of the reasons for Mamdani’s victory was his relentless encounter with “where are voters.”