Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Pushing His Slate to a Primary Sweep

"Kingmaker" is the keyword across multiple publications characterizing Mamdani after his three hand-selected candidates rise to victory in yesterday's New York Primary. But I'd argue the more important adjective in this story is ruthless. Mamdani continues to disregard longstanding and influential democrats' wishes, including Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, while pushing his plan to transform New York City for the better, showing unparalleled backbone.