The Commentary Magazine Podcast Democrat Karens and Islamist Zohrans
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Oct 27, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a look at upcoming elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and NYC, exploring what lessons Democrats might learn. Kamala Harris's potential future candidacy ignites debate over party dynamics. The hosts analyze 'anti-Karen' tactics and shifting strategies around cultural issues while considering the divide between establishment figures and insurgents in the party. Zoran Mamdani's controversial move toward sectarian rhetoric in NYC politics raises eyebrows. They also address the ongoing government shutdown and its implications for the Democratic landscape.
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Kamala’s Lingering Political Threat
- Kamala Harris’s “I am not done” signals she could remain a perennial candidate and keep Republicans competitive.
- The hosts argue her appeal to Democrats may erode by 2028 if she’s seen as establishment and unsuccessful.
Moderate Democrats Run As Anti-Karens
- The panel frames Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill as cautious, colorless Democrats aiming to avoid culture-war fights.
- They suggest this avoids energizing the base but may leave voters unimpressed.
Silence As A Campaign Tactic
- Democrats teach candidates to avoid hot-button cultural issues to not appear as 'scolding' liberals.
- The hosts argue this silence strategy may fail because voters want clear positions.
