Jayapal Rebukes Democrats Over Socialist Snubs After 3 Mamdani-Backed Primary Wins
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Jayapal Rebukes Democrats Over Socialist Snubs After 3 Mamdani-Backed Primary Wins
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Summary
Pramila Jayapal said Democratic colleagues are making “very disrespectful” comments about socialists, arguing the party is dismissing voters who elected them.
Three New York City Democratic primary winners endorsed by Zohran Mamdani — Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — helped sharpen that dispute by signaling growing acceptance of the party’s left flank.
Jayapal said those victories show voters are rejecting “old establishment politics” and want bolder leadership, not a new centrist blueprint every time moderates win.
She also criticized Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for saying some democratic socialists engage in performative politics, casting the fight as a test of whether Democrats can function as a true “big tent” party.