New York State Attorney General Letitia James is facing an unexpected challenge to her power in the state's Democratic Party, as a slate of socialist candidates backed by influential activist David Mamdani have made a stunning sweep in the recent primaries. The unexpected victories have left James and other establishment Democrats reeling, as the socialist candidates' progressive platform and grassroots support have resonated with voters. With the socialist candidates poised to take key positions in the state party, James and other Democrats are bracing for a potentially seismic shift in the state's politics. As the full extent of the socialist wins becomes clear, James and her allies will be forced to reassess their strategy and confront the growing influence of the left wing within the Democratic Party.


Letitia James fumes as Mamdani-backed socialists sweep New York primaries  Fox News