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Mamdani Wins New York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary

Socialist Mamdani Wins NYCNew York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary Over Cuomo

Mamdani Wins New York City's Democratic Mayoral Primary
Above: Zohran Mamdani at the Recess Juneteenth Kickball tournament on June 19, 2025. Image credit: Stephanie Keith 100584/Getty Images

The Spin

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This socialist takeover threatens New York's economic future with unrealistic policies that will drive businesses away and bankrupt the city. Mamdani lacks the experience to manage a $100 billion budget and 300,000 employees, while his anti-Israel positions alienate Jewish voters in a city with nearly one million Jews. His radical agenda, which includes government-run grocery stores, ignores fundamental economic realities.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 75% chance that Zohran Mamdani will be elected Mayor of New York City in 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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