The Fox News Rundown Bill Hemmer On Why The Nation Is Focused On Today’s ‘Off-Year’ Election
Nov 4, 2025
Bill Hemmer, anchor on Fox's America's Newsroom, discusses the pivotal off-year elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City. He examines the implications of the candidates, especially the rising popularity of Democrat Zohran Mamdani. Bruce Mehlman, a bipartisan strategist, highlights the intricacies of mid-decade redistricting and how gerrymandering erodes public trust. Jason Rantz provides insights into how local progressive movements could signal a shift in national politics, linking urban elections to broader societal changes.
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NYC Race Reflects Democratic Party Strains
- Bill Hemmer says New York mayoral race focuses more on Mamdani's policies than President Trump.
- A Mamdani win would trigger intense analysis and raise strategic questions for the Democratic Party.
Younger Left Shapes Local Races
- Hemmer links Mamdani's rise to the influence of Bernie Sanders and AOC bringing youthful energy to the DSA.
- He predicts every Democratic candidate will face questions about supporting DSA-style policies over the next year.
Local Issues Trump Presidential Influence
- Hemmer argues Trump kept distance from these off-year races while Democrats often invoked him.
- He says local issues, like Mamdani's proposals and the Hudson Tunnel psychology, matter more to voters.