Who Elected Comrade Mamdani, How to Test Negative for Stupid & a Pilgrimage to Israel Week In Review

Nov 8, 2025

John Kennedy, U.S. Senator and author, shares insights from his book 'How to Test Negative for Stupid.' He humorously reflects on his political journey and the absurdities of Washington. The discussion dives into the recent election results, highlighting overwhelming support for Democratic candidates among young women, while Kennedy critiques the funding behind far-left figures like Zohran Mamdani. Additionally, Ben recounts a poignant trip to Israel, sharing harrowing stories from families affected by violence and a profound reflection on faith amidst tragedy.

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INSIGHT

Left-Wing Turnout Threatens Future Midterms

High left-wing turnout produced a decisive blowout in recent elections and signals danger for 2026.
Ted Cruz warns energized left voters, especially angry about Trump, outperformed a complacent right.

INSIGHT

Young Women Drove Democratic Success

Young women (18–29) massively favored Democratic candidates and were the single dominant demographic on Election Day.
Gender gaps were large, with young women often 20–25 points more Democratic than young men.

INSIGHT

New Yorkers' Tenure Shifted Votes

Recent immigrants and newcomers to NYC overwhelmingly backed Mamdani while native-born New Yorkers preferred Cuomo.
Residency duration correlated strongly with candidate preference, revealing an immigrant-newcomer vs. longtime resident divide.

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🗳️ U.S. Election Analysis

The speakers describe the recent election as a “disaster” for conservatives, with high turnout among left-wing voters, particularly young women.
Zohran Mamdani, referred to repeatedly as “Comrade Mandani,” is portrayed as a symbol of far-left politics, with accusations of communism and ties to wealthy donors like Alex Soros.
Detailed demographic breakdowns are given for voter support in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, highlighting gender gaps and educational differences.
Young women (ages 18–29) overwhelmingly supported Democratic candidates.
Voters with advanced or bachelor’s degrees leaned toward Mamdani, while those with less education favored Cuomo.
Newer residents of NYC (less than 5 years) were more likely to vote for Mamdani than native New Yorkers.

📚 Book Promotion & Personal Stories

Senator John Kennedy promotes his book “How to Test Negative for Stupid and Why Washington Never Will.”
He shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing, legal career, and entry into politics.
The tone is humorous and self-deprecating, with jokes about Washington, Chuck Schumer, and political bumper stickers.

🇮🇱 Trip to Israel & War Commentary

Ben recounts a visit to Israel, including meetings with victims of Hezbollah rocket attacks and families of children killed while playing soccer.
Descriptions of psychological warfare, hostage situations, and military operations (like the “pager attack” targeting Hezbollah leaders) are included.
The trip is framed as both a spiritual pilgrimage and a political mission, with references to Christian faith and biblical sites.

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