The Fox News Rundown How Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's NYC Win Shakes Up The Political World
Nov 5, 2025
Colin Reed, a political strategist and founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, breaks down the surprising victory of socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral race. He discusses how kitchen-table issues influenced voters and what Mamdani's win means for the Democrats heading into the 2026 Midterm Elections. Meanwhile, Karl Rove reflects on the life and legacy of the late Dick Cheney, sharing insights from their time together in the Bush administration and Cheney's impact on national security.
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How Mamdani Won With Bold Promises
- Zohran Mamdani won New York City mayor by appealing with policies like free buses, city grocery stores, more rent control, and higher taxes on the wealthy.
- His campaign mixed radical rhetoric with pragmatic promises that resonated in a deeply Democratic city.
Blue Baseline Limits National Signals
- Colin Reed argued these off-year wins in blue areas are unsurprising given party registration and spending advantages.
- He warned such results shouldn't be overread as a national trend for next year's midterms.
Recruit Strong Candidates And Refine Messaging
- Recruit high-quality candidates and rebuild the winning Trump coalition where necessary, Reed advised for Republicans.
- He emphasized using the remaining year to refine messaging and find better candidates.
