Dems ruthless purge of Haley Stevens and more: Letters to the Editor Nov. 8, 2026

Dems’ ‘big tent’What do Democrats mean when they brag about their “big tent” strategy (“DSA Takeover,” Ari Hoffman, PostOpinion, Nov.3)? It’s supposed to be a party with room for diverse viewpoints.

Instead, the ruthless purge of Rep.Haley Stevens for following her conscience regarding the anti-Zionist rhetoric of Sen.-elect Abdul  El-Sayed’s campaign exposes that claim as a total sham.It turns out Sen.

Chuck Schumer and Reps.Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi are merely guardians of the DSA.

And could anyone stoop lower than the “Ragin’ Cajun” James Carville, who crudely compared Stevens to a used condom?The Democrats’ “big tent” isn’t a broad coalition — it’s nothing more than a circus tent.James HylandBeechhurstRigged MTA statsThe Post’s anti-congestion-pricing efforts are well directed, but you’re letting the MTA play you when it comes to measuring success (“Record gain & pain for subways,” Nov.4). The MTA has gotten away with picking the metrics it measures success by.

Don’t let it.The Post should keep pointing out that the region as a whole has been damaged —  traffic is as bad as ever outside of the lower half of Manhattan.The one “metric” you’ll never hear from the MTA is how many commuters need their car to get to and from work and have had to absorb a $2,500-a-year hit.D.M.

Markowitz Port St.Lucie, Fla. Che’s cheap shotSaturday Night Live’s Michael Che showed a lack of intelligence and class after repeating the lie that Israel is committing genocide during a bit about the Israeli elections (“Cross the punch line,” Nov.

3). This is not only beneath him but should subject both him and SNL to a libel lawsuit.Che is neither funny nor entertaining — SNL used to be both.Rochy Fried QueensLove can’t be splitWest Hollywood’s new law to recognize various polyamorous relationships is another step in the wrong direction for society (“WeHo expands ‘we,’ ” Nov.

5).Romantic lov...