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The stunning victory of Mamdani's left wing allies is a dangerous blow for NYC, American politics

The Democratic primary victory of ultra leftist Darializa Avila Chevalier over Uptown Congressman Adriano Espaillat, pushed across the finish line by Zohran Mamdani, is a dangerous blow for American politics, dragging the party towards its extreme left wing and threatening to destroy the broad coalition that makes for a healthy party and a healthy democracy.

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