The Brian Lehrer Show Mamdani's Historic Win
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Nov 5, 2025 Elizabeth Kim, a seasoned reporter covering New York City politics, and Ithar El-Khatatny, editor-in-chief of Documented, dive into the implications of Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral win. They discuss how Mamdani built a diverse, multiracial coalition that engaged immigrant communities. Kim highlights the energetic vibe at Mamdani's victory party and the significant turnout reflecting a shift in voting patterns. El-Khatatny emphasizes the importance of inclusive rhetoric that resonated with immigrant voters, addressing their fears and hopes amid political challenges.
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Multiracial Coalition Grew In General
- Mamdani expanded his primary multiracial coalition into the general election by improving among low-income and middle-class Black and Latino voters.
- He actively courted Black voters through churches and appearances with Rev. Al Sharpton to build trust and turnout.
New Coalitions Reshaped City Politics
- Mamdani stitched together new alliances including young gentrifiers and working-class South Asian immigrants that reshaped Democratic coalitions in the city.
- Those shifts offset losses in Orthodox Jewish precincts and parts of liberal Manhattan and the Bronx.
Victory Party Crowd Was The Coalition
- At Mamdani's victory party Elizabeth Kim stood shoulder-to-shoulder with a transfixed, diverse audience rather than a staged coalition on stage.
- She observed a "gorgeous mosaic" of Black, white, Latino and Jewish New Yorkers in the crowd.