What does Zohran Mamdani's win mean for socialists?
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Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor of New York City is being widely discussed both in and outside the US. What political conclusions should we draw from it? Two socialists in NYC, Sherry Wolf and Robert Cuffy, talk about the impact of Mamdani's win, what made it possible, the obstacles he faces to implementing the reforms he promised, and building working-class power in NYC.
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Some readings:
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Zohran's Endorsement of Hochul Isn’t “Pragmatic” — It’s Self-Defeating - The Call
https://socialistcall.com/2026/02/06/zohrans-endorsement-of-hochul-isnt-pragmatic-its-self-defeating/
Municipal Socialism’s “YIMBY” Problem – Spectre Journal
https://spectrejournal.com/municipal-socialisms-yimby-problem/
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People interested in the history of the mayoralty of La Guardia, whom Mamdani hailed as the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and its implications today should check out this article.
“The Greatest New York City Mayor of All Time” – Spectre Journal
https://spectrejournal.com/the-greatest-new-york-city-mayor-of-all-time/