Celinda Lake on What NYC’s Political Earthquake Means for the Politics of Blue Cities
Zohran Mamdani's upset victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary wasn't just a win; it was a seismic event that's shaking the foundations of the Democratic Party. How did a self-described socialist unseat a political giant like Andrew Cuomo? And what does it mean for the future of progressive politics in America's blue cities?
This week we spoke with leading Democratic strategist and pollster Celinda Lake, who polled for Joe Biden in 2020 and polls for many progressives including AOC, to try and understand Mamdani's surprising win. Lake argues that Mamdani's "positive…
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