After Party with Emily Jashinsky Mamdani Wins, What the Right Gets Wrong, PLUS MTG in the Lioness Den, with Victor Davis Hanson
Nov 6, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, shares his insights on the recent election results, analyzing the implications of Mamdani's socialist influences and the resilience of Democratic voters. He critiques the Republican strategy, highlighting how shutdown chaos and messaging failures led to losses. The conversation dives into aligning affordability with cultural messaging for the GOP's 2026 focus. Hanson also discusses the controversies within conservative circles and why figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene resonate with many voters.
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Mamdani As Democratic Socialist
- Zoran Mamdani is best understood as a socialist who adopted a 'democratic' label to gain power.
- Victor Davis Hanson argues Mamdani lacks historical understanding and will clash with federal authority.
Multiculturalism Claim Shows Elite Blindness
- Jennifer Welch's 'no culture except multicultural' line reveals elite ignorance about American cultural traditions.
- Hanson lists deep American literary and civic traditions that contradict her claim.
Prioritize Affordability In GOP Messaging
- Vivek Ramaswamy says Republicans must prioritize affordability and ditch identity politics in messaging.
- He urges focusing on lowering costs for energy, groceries, healthcare, and housing.