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Is Zohran Mamdani Leading a Democratic Party Revolution?
Is Zohran Mamdani’s Victory a Progressive Coup to Oust the Democratic Establishment?
Mamdani’s landslide victory over the establishment-backed Cuomo signals a potential rebellion within the Democratic Party. From his bold policies—like city-run grocery stores and free buses—to his controversial past, including Palestinian activism and defund-the-police tweets, Mamdani is polarizing. Is this a progressive insurgency akin to the MAGA takeover of the GOP? The hosts explore why Cuomo’s scandals and “Rose Garden” campaign failed, how Republicans are weaponizing Mamdani as a “communist lunatic” foil, and whether Democratic leaders like Schumer dropped the ball. With comparisons to Obama’s 2008 rise and fears from NYC’s Jewish community, this episode dives deep into what Mamdani’s win means for the party’s future and the 2026 midterms. Mosheh Oinounou joins the Tara Palmeri Show to discuss.
How will Mamdani’s victory reshape American politics? Will it empower progressives or hand Republicans a weapon?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
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Is Zohran Mamdani’s Victory a Progressive Coup to Oust the Democratic Establishment?
Mamdani’s landslide victory over the establishment-backed Cuomo signals a potential rebellion within the Democratic Party. From his bold policies—like city-run grocery stores and free buses—to his controversial past, including Palestinian activism and defund-the-police tweets, Mamdani is polarizing. Is this a progressive insurgency akin to the MAGA takeover of the GOP? The hosts explore why Cuomo’s scandals and “Rose Garden” campaign failed, how Republicans are weaponizing Mamdani as a “communist lunatic” foil, and whether Democratic leaders like Schumer dropped the ball. With comparisons to Obama’s 2008 rise and fears from NYC’s Jewish community, this episode dives deep into what Mamdani’s win means for the party’s future and the 2026 midterms. Mosheh Oinounou joins the Tara Palmeri Show to discuss.
How will Mamdani’s victory reshape American politics? Will it empower progressives or hand Republicans a weapon?
Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation.
Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells."
Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack
Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe
Visit her channel on YouTube
Follow Tara on Social Media:
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Got guest ideas or news tips?
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