Mamdani says he thinks a democratic socialist can be elected president
Key takeaways
- Earlier this week, a trio of House candidates endorsed by the democratic socialist mayor won primaries in New York City: Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez.
- I think the direction that the party should go in is how best to fight for working people, he said.
- The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has more than 100,000 members, according to its website.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
I think a democratic socialist can get elected anywhere across this country for any position, Mamdani told host Jon Karl on ABC s This Week, in an interview that aired Sunday, in response to a direct question about the possibility.
Earlier this week, a trio of House candidates endorsed by the democratic socialist mayor won primaries in New York City: Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez. Two of those candidates, Avila Chevalier and Lander, defeated Democratic incumbents, while all three touted their progressive bona-fides on the campaign trail.
Throughout his interview with Karl, Mamdani said the recent electoral results in his city indicate Americans coast to coast want the Democratic Party to focus on the working class instead of solely opposing President Trump.