Mayoral candidate’s ties to NYC’s democratic socialists may have aided his primary win – but can the group overcome critique from Democrats?
Was it his charisma, communication skills or his captivating short-form videos? His high-profile endorsements or his clothing style? These elements were said to have contributed to Zohran Mamdani’s record-setting success in New York’s June mayoral primary.
But another major factor in his win may have been his ties to the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).