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Democratic socialist candidates win three New York City primaries
Three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries in heavily Democratic districts earlier this week. One winner previously posted statements critical of the United States and former President Joe Biden.
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The winners include two members of the Democratic Socialists of America and one progressive Democrat who previously belonged to the group. The victories occurred in districts that have long favored Democratic nominees.
House members A member of Congress spoke with a television host on Friday and addressed how sitting representatives should interact with the incoming members. The lawmaker said colleagues should avoid forming opinions about the newly nominated officials before meeting them.
"If you are already panicking and sending little messages in your group chats about how these people need to be reined in and tamped down and shown their place, you are creating the antagonistic dynamic that we do not need," the lawmaker stated.
the Democratic Socialists of America candidates drew criticism for earlier social-media posts that referred to former President Joe Biden as a "rapist" and a "war criminal" and used profanity toward Vice President Kamala Harris. The candidate also posted that she had "wiped my hand on the American flag behind me" after forgetting napkins.
" Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report.
