Mayor Mamdani Flexes His Power in the Midterms
25 June - 28 minsOn Tuesday, a blowout in the New York primaries cemented Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a local kingmaker. All of his chosen candidates won, and their victories pointed to a growing movement within the Democratic Party.
Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics for The New York Times, explains whether their victories will help Democrats in the midterms.
Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.
Background reading:
Mr. Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory.
Here’s why New York’s Democratic establishment fell to Team Mamdani.
Photo: Lexi Parra/The New York Times
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