Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist cronies who swept last week’s Democratic primaries boasted about an affordability message — but critics say it was anti-Israel furor that is fueling the party’s swing to the left.
State Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs admitted voters’ feelings on Israel helped propel Mamdani buddies to three House primary victories, including firebrand Darializa Avila Chevalier and former city Comptroller Brad Lander, who upset incumbent Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman, respectively.
Both Espaillat and Goldman backed the Jewish state — which may have motivated young activist liberals with pro-Palestinian views who have staunchly opposed Israeli military action in Gaza.
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Source: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/us-news/dem-leader-experts-admit-what-fueled-nys-socialist-surge-and-it-wasnt-affordability-pledge/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSvxb5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEetN87z7leZhalAE2aNz0M94RpiC_wykKxRuILgJbXMN8dYiQR_afF3yrEjfo_aem_odFFJqD7Rg7No9HFAk6nWQ
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