The emergence of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is likely to divide national Democrats, who are already torn about what the party should stand for.

The emergence of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is likely to divide national Democrats, who are already torn about what the party should stand for.

Mamdani won in parts of the city people wouldn’t normally expect. Democrats should pay attention to his positive message and laser focus on costs.

Mamdani’s popularity represents the total collapse of a Democratic party establishment

The young socialist could exemplify the sort of leader the Democrats need. He also offers Republicans an easy target