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Chuck Todd: Schumer, Jeffries couldn't win a primary in New York City right now
Key takeaways
- Two democratic socialists backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) won their respective congressional primaries in the Empire State on Tuesday, pushing the progressive movement further into the spotlight.
- Those victories, coupled with other recent high-profile wins by members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in various parts of the country, signals a potential leftward shift in the direction of the party.
- Todd told NewsNation host Leland Vittert that the shift could have implications for Democrats future leadership if the caucus is unable to retake control of the House in November by only a slim margin.
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Two democratic socialists backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) won their respective congressional primaries in the Empire State on Tuesday, pushing the progressive movement further into the spotlight.
Those victories, coupled with other recent high-profile wins by members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in various parts of the country, signals a potential leftward shift in the direction of the party.
Todd told NewsNation host Leland Vittert that the shift could have implications for Democrats future leadership if the caucus is unable to retake control of the House in November by only a slim margin.
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