"The Democratic Party establishment isn't having a great year. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani pummeled Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral primary and is cruising to another landslide victory in November. If a Senate primary were held today, Chuck Schumer would lose to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by double digits. And the party's traditional pro-Israel consensus has become deeply unpopular, with three-quarters of Democrats supporting an arms embargo and agreeing that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza."
"It's undeniable that rank-and-file Democratic voters are fed up with the party's leadership and ready for change. According to Quinnipiac, congressional Democrats have hit all-time low approval ratings three separate times this year. Not only are they 53 points underwater with registered voters, but they're also a stunning 13 points down among Democrats themselves, with the downward trend showing no signs of slowing."
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral primary and appears headed for a landslide in November. Polling suggests that if a Senate primary occurred today, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would lead Chuck Schumer by double digits. Three-quarters of Democrats support an arms embargo and believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, undermining the party's traditional pro‑Israel consensus. Congressional Democrats have suffered historic approval lows multiple times this year, trailing 53 points with registered voters and 13 points even among Democrats. A proposed scenario envisions older lawmakers replaced by younger, more combative 'fighters' in primaries.
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