The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2225 - COMMUNIST WINS NYC! Mamdani STUNS Cuomo In Mayoral Primary
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Jun 25, 2025 A surprising victory in the NYC mayoral primary sees a young democratic socialist ahead, raising eyebrows about the Democratic Party's future. The discussion dives into the precarious balance of political ideologies and media narratives surrounding this radical shift. Internationally, tensions from the Iran-Israel conflict are scrutinized, along with U.S. foreign policy implications. Insights on military spending and support for Ukraine punctuate the analysis, making for a riveting exploration of current political dynamics.
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Communist Wins NYC Mayoral Primary
- Zoran Mamdani, a communist, won the NYC Democratic mayoral primary by energizing young, mostly white, progressive voters.
- His platform includes radical ideas like free bus service, childcare, and publicly owned grocery stores.
Demographic Divide in Voting
- Liberal white voters overwhelmingly supported Mamdani, while Black and Hispanic voters favored Cuomo.
- College-educated voters also mostly backed Mamdani, highlighting education's role in shaping radical politics.
Democratic Party's Leftward Shift
- The rise of Mamdani signals a larger national shift toward far-left politics within the Democratic Party.
- This ideological shift is motivated by an embrace of radical ideas by younger generations at the expense of pragmatism.
