Mamdani's Democratic Primary Victory Defies Political Conventional Wisdom Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary sent shockwaves through the political establishment, defying predictions and conventional wisdom about electability. AP News (https://apnews.com/article/andrew-cuomo-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-0d39764944e7e55a7e26a988d4136a86) reported that Mamdani declared victory as results became clear, marking a stunning defeat for more moderate candidates who had been favored by many political insiders. The primary campaign revealed deep divisions within the Democratic Party about ideology, strategy, and the party's future direction. Mamdani's grassroots-driven campaign outmaneuvered better-funded opponents, demonstrating the power of small-dollar donations and volunteer organizing in the modern political landscape. His platform focused relentlessly on economic issues affecting working-class New Yorkers, particularly housing affordability and corporate power. The New Yorker (https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-zohran-mamdani-got-right-about-running-for-mayor) analyzed what…