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Why does the Democratic Party not love Zohran Mamdani?
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrating alongside his wife Rama Duwaji during an election night event on Nov 4.
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- Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, boosting Democrats after Trump's victories but exposing party divisions. His policies caught voters' imagination.
- Mamdani's DSA ties and stance on Israel caused unease among Democrat leaders like Schumer and Obama, despite his win.
- Analysts suggest Mamdani will likely moderate due to funding needs and community concerns, but his tactics offer lessons for Democrats nationwide.
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AUSTIN – Few Democrats in 2025 captured as much national and international attention as Mr Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Uganda-born son of Indian immigrants who will be sworn in at 12am on New Year's Day as the mayor of New York City.
The personable Mr Mamdani, a charismatic speaker with a savvy social media presence, holds promise for his party, which is leaderless and adrift during President Donald Trump’s second term.
