Democrats' Overreaction to Mamdani Wins Reveal Toxic Culture and Branding Problems

The party keeps manufacturing authenticity in plain sight to voters who already know the game is rigged and see exactly who is screwing them.

On Tuesday night, three candidates the Democratic establishment did not want in Congress won their primaries in New York. Mamdani-backed Brad Lander beat two-term Representative Dan Goldman in the 10th District. Darializa Avila Chevalier beat five-term Representative Adriano Espaillat in the 13th. Claire Valdez won the open 7th. House Minority Leader Ha…