The Jesse Kelly Show

NYC Elects Communist Zohran Mamdani As Mayor & It May Get WORSE For Republicans

Nov 6, 2025
Mike Cernovich, a media personality, and political commentator, joins forces with reporter Alex Swoyer from The Washington Times for an insightful discussion. They delve into the recent mayoral victory of communist candidate Zohran Mamdani in NYC, analyzing voter demographics and implications for the GOP. Cernovich critiques the party's failures and emphasizes the importance of Trump’s presence for voter turnout. Swoyer provides a legal breakdown of the significant Supreme Court tariff case, exploring its potential impact on presidential powers.
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INSIGHT

Out-Of-Power Turnout Advantage

  • Off-year local elections favor the party out of national power because the out-party is more motivated to vote.
  • This structural motivation explains many Democratic wins in blue and purple areas last night.
INSIGHT

Who Elected Mamdani, According To Kelly

  • Jesse Kelly argues New York's winning coalition skewed to non-native voters and young single women.
  • He says native-born New Yorkers and married voters overwhelmingly rejected Mamdani.
ANECDOTE

Local Wins In Texas Ballot Measures

  • Jesse describes Texas ballot amendments passing with large margins on parental rights and tax changes.
  • He uses local ballot language examples to show how wording and organization won those fights.
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