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Mamdani Says Democratic Party Must Change. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged Democrats to embrace change, warning that relying on incumbency instead of action could cost the party future elections. Speaking at a Brooklyn rally, Mamdani said the upcoming New York primary is about more than local politics and could shape the Democratic Party’s future ahead of the 2028 presidential race. Joined by Senator Bernie Sanders, Mamdani backed a slate of progressive congressional candidates and called on supporters to mobilize for them as they did during his own campaign. Among those endorsed were former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Assemblymember Claire Valdez and community organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier. Mamdani argued that Democrats must focus on delivering tangible results for working people rather than simply managing decline. Sanders said progressive candidates are succeeding because many voters believe the current economic system benefits wealthy and powerful interests. Recent polling suggests several of Mamdani’s preferred candidates are competitive with Lander leading in his race and Avila Chevalier mounting a serious challenge to incumbent Adriano Espaillat. Mamdani’s involvement highlights his growing influence within Democratic politics as he seeks to shape the party’s direction beyond New York City.
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