Democratic socialist David Morales’ victory in Rhode Island's mayoral primary Wednesday night got the attention of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who says it is evidence of where the party as a whole is headed as November's midterm-elections draw near."I think it comes back to what I’ve said before, which is what is the Democratic Party, if not its voters?" Mamdani askedduring a Thursday morning news conference on the first day of school in his city."We’re seeing that the voters across this country are eager for not only a change, but also for a vision of something that we are fighting for," Mamdani added."And, you know, I've spoken a lot about child care this morning.
I've often couched it as the second driver of the cost of living crisis.The first driver is housing."MAMDANI CLAIMS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS CAN WIN ‘ANYWHERE’ AS DEMOCRATS FEUD OVER PARTY’S FUTUREMayor Zohran Mamdani has promised to enact a four-year rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City.
(Yuki Iwamura-Pool/Getty Images)Mamdani was hailing a new free education program for 2,000 needy families, as Democratic Gov.Kathy Hochul unveiled a pledge for $425 million more in next year’s state budget to expand early childhood programs, including services for families with disabilities.At the end of Thursday's news conference, Mamdani responded to a question about Morales, a 27-year-old state representative and Democratic socialist who defeated one-term Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, 47, in the Democratic primary.Republicans hold no seats on the Providence City Council, and Democrats make up a majority of registered voters in the city.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris beat President Donald Trump in the city by 51 points in 2024.Mamdani hailed Morales’ campaign for rent stabilization and affordability in the deep-blue city.MAMDANI RIPPED OVER RECORD-HIGH NYC RENTS WITH CRITICS POINTING TO POLICY THEY SAY IS FUELING CRISISState Rep.David Morales, 27, hails the democratic s...