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New York’s next mayor won’t save the Democrats.Does Zohran Mamdani’s win mean a new dawn for the Democratic Party? Not exactly, Ross Douthat argues. In this mini-episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross explains that the New York mayor’s office has historically been a “springboard to nowhere,” rather than a precursor for national politics. Below is an edited transcript of an episode of “Interesting Times.” It’s official: Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, raising the flag of the far left over Gotham. And if you believe the hype or the fears of his critics, then the 34-year-old Ugandan-born...

Alex Soros, the son of leftist billionaire megadonor George Soros, on Tuesday hailed socialist Zohran Mamdani’s election to become the next mayor of New York City. “So proud to be a New Yorker! The American dream continues! Congrats, Mayor Zohran Mamdani,” Soros wrote, sharing a picture of him and Mamdani. George Soros in 2023 handed control over the family’s $25 billion-plus philanthropic enterprise that bankrolls leftist causes, otherwise known as the Open Society Foundations.

Live NYC election results for 2025 mayoral raceZohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayor's race, CBS News projects. Mamdani defeated Republican Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent. Voter turnout surpassed 2 million, the first time that's happened since 1969. Early voting turnout set records. Cuomo thanked his supporters, calling them "New York patriots." Most recent polling showed Mamdani with a lead in the race, although Cuomo had gained some ground. President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo Monday night, saying New Yorkers "really had no choice."