"As Democrats savor their Election Day victories, some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and calling out party leaders for snubbing progressives, warning that alienating the left could cost them crucial House seats needed to take control and counter President Donald Trump's agenda. Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues."
""There are no people, I think right now, who have a worse read on what electable means and less of a pulse on voters than the Democratic establishment," said Morris Katz, who managed Mamdani's campaign. He was then asked if anyone cared that Schumer did not endorse in the New York City mayoral race. "Who?" Katz said, feigning familiarity with the leader's influence and drawing laughs from the audience."
"Some attendants used the time to reflect on those victories and said they have to redefine their vision to energize voters to turn out to vote. "There's just a lot of fear around progressive policies that's misunderstood," said U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, an Arizona Democrat. "But when it's actually articulated to people, you will see that even on the right, it's more of a populist agenda that a lot of people actually are behind.""
Democrats celebrated recent Election Day victories while progressive activists highlighted New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's upset and criticized party leaders for sidelining progressives. Progressives at a conference mocked Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for withholding endorsements and argued that establishment judgments about electability are out of touch. Attendees warned that alienating the left risks losing crucial House seats needed to take control and counter President Donald Trump's agenda. Speakers urged clearer articulation of progressive policies, saying populist framing can broaden appeal and attract support across demographic groups including young, Black and Hispanic voters.
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