Democratic Socialists Rise in New York Amid Democratic Concerns

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is leading in the New York mayoral race, causing concern among Democrats who fear his policies and ideology could impact the party's image and electoral prospects, especially in suburban regions. Despite his progressive platform and support from figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mamdani faces strong opposition from moderate Democrats and intense attacks from Republicans, who label him a socialist and have used racist and Islamophobic rhetoric against him.