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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Is a Zohran Mamdani Win Good or Bad for National Democrats?
Description: Michael tackles a provocative poll question at Smerconish.com today: "Is it better for the national Democratic Party if Zohran Mamdani wins or loses in NYC?" Michael explores how the Mamdani campaign embodies the tug-of-war between progressives and centrists, and what that tension means for Democrats trying to win across swing districts. He adds commentary from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal about the party’s ideological crossroads, from Joe Manchin’s centrism to AOC-style activism. It’s a smart, spirited look at what is really at stake in one city’s election. Listen here and please rate and revi...