Mamdani’s Bold Endorsements Shake Dems

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is igniting a firestorm in the Democratic Party by backing progressive challengers like Darializa Avila Chevalier against entrenched figures like Rep. Adriano Espaillat — a move signaling a deepening rift between the party’s establishment and its socialist wing. With endorsements also supporting Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, Mamdani’s strategy is reshaping internal dynamics, challenging traditional alliances, and pushing for bold policy wins through confrontation rather than compromise. Espaillat, backed by Governor Hochul, insists voters — not endorsements — decide elections, while Mamdani and Avila Chevalier paint him as an out-of-touch establishment Democrat. This isn’t just a local race — it’s a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party’s future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf9b94405c03f8bd