Democratic Socialists Convene in Chicago After #ZohranMamdani’s Win
After an incredible — and incredibly messy — year, Democratic Socialists of America will meet in Chicago for their national convention
“There are tensions and differences within DSA. But one of the reasons that that is so obvious and apparent is because we are committed to pretty radical democracy — especially for a political organization operating at the level we are.”
Andrew Cuomo is Collaborating with Donald Trump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQr1DQm4NAY
#ZohranMamdani reacts to the news (rerported in the article linked to in this previous post: https://social.coop/@baslow/114984069903112432 )
that Andrew Cuomo has been conferring with Donald Trump.
Trump Weighs Getting Involved in New York City Mayor’s Race
The possibility that the president will seek to intercede could inject an element of unpredictability into an already fractious contest.
Trump still owns substantial property in New York and he has said publicly that he is concerned about Mr. Mamdani’s socialist-influenced politics.
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Elizabeth Warren Boosts #ZohranMamdani as a Model for Democratic Victory
Press conference
Fighting for working families with Sen. Warren
A conversation in which billionaires are mentioned repeatedly but not admiringly.
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The Mamdani effect: how his win spurred more than 10,000 progressives to consider run for office
US group geared at mobilizing young leftist candidates saw record sign-up after Mamdani’s NYC victory
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/05/mamdani-effect-young-progressives-run-for-office
Many Jewish Voters Back Mamdani. And Many Agree With Him on Gaza.
#ZohranMamdani won over Jewish voters in New York City who were energized by his economic agenda and unbothered by — or sympathetic to — his views on Israel and Gaza.
Find Me a New Yorker Who Doesn't Support #ZohranMamdani
A new poll sees Mamdani decisively on top
Mamdani was heralded with rewriting the electorate in the Democratic primary, bringing in legions of younger voters and South Asian voters. But this poll sees Mamdani going even further, garnering support from demographics whic veteran political consultants insisted the democratic socialist could never touch.
The Media Tries and Fails to Teach Mamdani a Lesson
[T]he media's been blindsided by the community of a young officer that sees Mamdani more like a familiar part of their #NYC than a scary brown interloper, at whose mere existence many in the media can scarcely hide their outrage—or, at best, their paternalistic desire to watch him be chastened with a sharp lesson.
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https://hellgatenyc.com/media-ny-post-zohran-mamdani-shooting-islamophobia/
A Society Governed by Whiny Rich People Throwing Tantrums
Every time we want to change society to benefit average people, we have to deal with ultrawealthy crybabies. We’re held hostage by those who already have it all. It doesn’t have to be like this.
#MamdaniForMayorNYC
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https://jacobin.com/2025/07/ultrarich-oligarchy-capital-flight-mamdani
A Society Governed by Whiny Rich People Throwing Tantrums
Every time we want to change society to benefit average people, we have to deal with ultrawealthy crybabies. We’re held hostage by those who already have it all. It doesn’t have to be like this.
#MamdaniForMayorNYC
#MayorMamdani
#UnderstandMamdani
#ZohranMamdani
https://jacobin.com/2025/07/ultrarich-oligarchy-capital-flight-mamdani
The NYPD officers who support #ZohranMamdani for mayor
An interview with retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Shamsul Haque, co-founder of the Bangladeshi American Police Association.
"when the police department was set up a very, very long time ago, it was designed in a way to police the system. But they kept doing the same exact thing. It has not made any significant moves in terms of innovations."
Mamdani confronts his past calls to defund police after an officer’s death in New York
“I am not defunding the police. I am not running to defund the police,” Mamdani told reporters Wednesday after meeting with Islam’s family. He described himself as a “candidate who is not fixed in time, one that learns and one that leads, and part of that means admitting as I have grown.”
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/politics/mamdani-defund-police-shooting
WATCH: Mayor Pete DESPERATELY SPINS Zohran Victory
Krystal Ball and Emily Jashinsky of "Breaking Points" discuss Pete Butigieg's (and, later in the video, other Democrats') attempts to surgically separate the style of the #MamdaniForMayorNYC campaign from its substance...as well as the glacial realization that Democrats on the ground simply don't support Israel's genocide.
Progressives have a shot at shaping the direction of a party whose leaders have failed to mount a successful opposition to Donald Trump. Before they can, though, they will have to make significant headway with Americans at the very heart of the Democratic coalition: Black voters. Especially older ones.
A Secret to #ZohranMamdani’s Success
One of the most underappreciated aspects of Zohran Mamdani’s successful primary campaign for New York City mayor was its connection to small business. He stopped by halal carts and bodegas and asked what challenges they faced. It is the kind of outreach that teaches policymakers about real problems in our economy and can help build trust and lasting relationships.
‘Anybody but Mamdani’: 5 Groups Emerge to Raise Millions in Attack Funds
Real estate titans and financiers are forming super PACs to try to defeat #ZohranMamdani. Some organizers say that they won’t succeed unless Mayor Eric Adams or former Gov. Andrew Cuomo drops out.
Many of the city’s business class see Mr. Mamdani as an existential threat and want to start fighting now.
[By their enemies you shall know them.]
Zohran dominates in new poll
Democratic mayoral nominee #ZohranMamdani looks to be cruising toward victory, capturing 50 percent of the vote in a new general election poll of the mayor’s race paid for by his allies.
The survey is the first significant public poll after the ex-governor announced he’d mount a campaign after losing the primary.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, promises a rent freeze that’s easy to deliver but it remains to be seen if it will solve the city’s deeper housing problems. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/28/world/freezing-nyc-rent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #zohranmamdani #newyorkcity #democrats #housing
Can Democratic socialists get Zohran Mamdani across the finish line?
Mayoral candidate’s ties to NYC’s democratic socialists may have aided his primary win – but can the group overcome critique from Democrats?
"Clearly there is something in the air that is shifting, because open socialists are running for office and winning, showing that our ideas are good, workable things that people actually need."
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/26/democratic-socialists-zohran-mamdani-mayor-nyc
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