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While Irish politics was in something of a post-presidential election lull (that will not last) there were significant developments across the pond with the Democratic Party bouncing back with some key wins in various elections in the United States.
Perhaps the most high profile – and certainly most unusual – was democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral election in New York – the city at the heart of capitalism in the United States.
In his victory speech he said: “For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and well connected that power does not belong in their hands.”
He added: “Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it. The future is in our hands.”
Mamdani’s policies include rent control, free bus transport and guaranteed child care.
His victory came despite US president Donald Trump claiming the new mayor of his home city a communist and threatening to pull federal funding from New York.
Mamdani’s success was not the only Democratic Party win last
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