This week, we unpack a headline-heavy slate: Zohran Mamdani shocks NYC, Trump thumbs the scale by endorsing Andrew Cuomo, Democrats hold New Jersey with Mikie Sherrill, and Abigail Spanberger makes history in Virginia. We compare what these Democratic wins have in common—and where the coalitions and messages diverge. Plus: Gov. Greg Abbott’s “100% tariff on New Yorkers” trolling, California’s newly approved redistricting maps and what they mean for 2026, Tesla shareholders green-lighting Elon Musk’s eye-popping pay package, and a post-election spat between George Santos and Curtis Sliwa. We close with a Culture Corner on the legacy of Dick Cheney and how his era still shapes today’s fights over executive power. Quick, clear, and no fluff—what matters, why it matters, and what to watch next.

Topics Covered

NYC: Zohran Mamdani wins; Trump endorses Cuomo

New Jersey: Democrats hold the governor’s office

Virginia: Abigail Spanberger elected governor

Common threads vs. key differences across the Dem wins

California approves new congressional maps

Tesla shareholders OK Elon Musk’s mega pay package

George Santos vs. Curtis Sliwa drama

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