In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the far left has claimed another victory in the Big Apple’s political landscape.
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New York City’s mayoral race has taken a radical turn as far-left socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democrat primary.
The shocking 7-point victory signals the growing extremism consuming the Democrat Party as voters embrace candidates promising massive government expansion and socialist policies that threaten to bankrupt the city.
Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist state assemblyman from Queens, ran a campaign focused on radical proposals including city-owned grocery stores, taxpayer-funded “free” buses, and universal “free” childcare.
These government handouts would be funded by further taxing successful businesses and wealthy citizens who are already fleeing New York’s crushing tax burden.
The self-proclaimed socialist received endorsements from the most extreme elements of the Democrat Party, including Bernie Sanders and radical congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
If Mamdani wins in November, he would become NYC’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor, representing the Democrat Party’s continued focus on identity politics over practical governance.
Mamdani’s victory comes as crime, homelessness, and illegal immigration continue to plague America’s largest city under failed Democrat leadership.
His campaign has openly advocated for expanding welfare programs and creating new government-run services while ignoring the economic realities that have driven 300,000 New Yorkers to flee the state in recent years.
“My friends, we have done it, I will be your Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City,” Mamdani declared in his victory speech.
Despite being the presumptive frontrunner, Cuomo was unable to overcome the progressive wave that has consumed New York’s Democratic Party.
Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid a scandal, conceded defeat with the awkward observation:
“Tonight was not our night. It’s affordability, stupid,” seemingly unaware that his own tax-and-spend policies contributed to New York’s affordability crisis during his tenure.
In his concession speech, Cuomo said, “Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won,” accepting defeat from a candidate who represents the radical transformation of the Democratic Party.
Mamdani’s campaign focused on class warfare rhetoric. He promised to fund his expensive initiatives by targeting “billionaires and businesses.”
This approach to governance has already driven countless job creators and taxpayers out of New York City.
Yet, the Democrat nominee proposes doubling down on these failed policies, which will further erode the city’s tax base and economic standing.
Analysts have questioned Mamdani’s qualifications and management abilities for running the Big Apple.
With limited experience beyond his role as an assemblyman, Mamdani’s nomination represents the growing disconnect between Democrat voters and the practical realities of governing.
The first round of ranked-choice voting showed Mamdani with 43.51% of votes compared to Cuomo’s 36.42%, demonstrating the concerning shift left within New York’s electorate.
Ultimately, the Democrat nominee will face current Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent following his withdrawal from the Democrat primary due to legal troubles, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent Jim Walden in the November general election.
For New Yorkers concerned about the city’s future, these alternatives may offer the last chance to prevent a socialist takeover of America’s largest city.
Zohran Mamdani victory in NYC mayoral primary is ‘political earthquake’ for the Democratic Party https://t.co/bDY1lH1wLJ pic.twitter.com/TdF1Uqu4jc
— New York Post (@nypost) June 25, 2025
