Zohran Mamdani won New York's Democratic mayoral nomination by focusing on working-class economic issues, setting a record for primary votes. This victory has caused turmoil within the party, with a perceived split between younger, progressive Democrats and older moderates. Despite backlash from party leaders, Mamdani's platform resonated widely with voters. Many top Democrats continue to dismiss the effectiveness of his populist rhetoric, even as evidence indicates a shift towards progressive views among working-class Americans over time.
Mamdani attracted support from a broad swath of New Yorkers by running a campaign relentlessly focused on working-class cost-of-living concerns.
Top Democrats refuse to accept the notion that Mamdani's economic populism is the key to his success.
Advisers referred to the city's rising wave of democratic-socialist-backed candidates as 'Team Gentrification,' revealing a disconnect with voter sentiment.
Working-class Americans have grown more progressive over the past two decades, not just on economic justice but also on immigration.
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