Politics
Democratic Socialists Gain Momentum in U.S. Politics
Democratic socialists are making significant gains, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other candidates pushing the movement forward ahead of midterms. The loss of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) in a primary election has sparked complex feelings among Democrats.
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The Hill
Democratic socialists are gaining ground on the national political scene, championing left-of-establishment ideals and rattling mainstream Democrats with big wins ahead of the midterms. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed the democratic socialist movement further into the national spotlight w
2026-06-26 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The defeat of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) in this week’s primary toppled a powerful and history-making incumbent, sparking complex feelings for members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) he now chairs. Espaillat and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) were two New York incumbents who lost to candi
2026-06-26 10:00 UTC