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The Boston Globe
New York primaries pit progressives against establishment
At least two of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's allies defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York primaries, signaling a push for a more progressive faction within the Democratic Party. Mamdani's candidates, including Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, are aligned with democratic socialism and aim to shift policies toward the left, opposing figures backed by party leadership. While some establishment Democrats dismissed the influence of Mamdani’s slate, these victories highlight tensions over issues such as immigration, Israel's war in Gaza, and the direction of the Democratic Party.
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