The Political Scene | The New Yorker Have the Democrats Figured Out How to Win Again?
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Nov 6, 2025 Benjamin Wallace-Wells, a staff writer at The New Yorker focused on national politics, joins to dissect the Democrats' significant election wins and their implications. He highlights the surprising scope of victories, linking them to economic concerns and Trump’s declining support. Wallace-Wells discusses the importance of turnout in Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral win and how generational changes within the party could steer future strategies. He also critiques Republican tactics in Virginia and identifies key figures poised for national influence.
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A Truly Comprehensive Democratic Night
- The results were comprehensive across high-profile and down-ballot races, not isolated wins.
- Benjamin Wallace-Wells says the scale of Democratic success was the night's defining story.
Trump's Coalition Shows Cracks
- Trump's coalition appears less reliable for turnout and is eroding in approval, notably on the economy.
- Wallace-Wells links tariffs, the shutdown, and economic uncertainty to weakening Trump's grip.
Turnout, Not Just Margin, Defined NYC Win
- Zoran Mamdani drove unusually high turnout, possibly the largest mayoral turnout share since the 1960s.
- Wallace-Wells emphasizes turnout more than margin as the crucial aspect of Mamdani's win.