Thank you for reading Message Box. This is a community of more than 160,000 activists, organizers, political junkies, and others who care about our democracy. I’m privileged to write for such an incredible group. Special thanks to our paid subscribers, who make it all possible. If you’re not yet one, I hope you’ll consider upgrading to support one of the few outlets not owned by a MAGA billionaire. Making Sense of the Shocking Elections in New YorkWhat the socialist earthquake says about the party, the rise of the left, and whether Democratic leaders should panic
Last night was primary night in New York and, as is befitting the Big Apple, the results sent shockwaves through the body politic and shivers up the spine of Democratic leaders. Here’s how the New York Times described the results:
In a relatively bold move, Mamdani went all in. He bet real political capital to elect Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez. He even appeared in this ad during the New York Knicks NBA Finals. 
Sometimes these primary results, particularly when they happen in the city with the most reporters and pundits per capita, can be wildly over-interpreted. However, the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus losing to a first-time candidate with no political experience who supports prison abolition and has a colorful history of attacking the Democratic Party’s most popular politicians is something certainly worth analyzing. What does the “socialist earthquake” say about the state of the Democratic Party and the rise of socialism, and should Democratic leaders start panicking? 1. Should the Establishment be Panicking? Definitely... Continue reading this post for free in the Substack app
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