The kingmaker who stunned the US Democratic establishment – again

And after cruising to victory as New York City’s first Muslim mayor, and its second democratic socialist, his political star has only continued to rise.On Tuesday night (New York time), he proved himself a kingmaker in the three electoral contests in which he endorsed candidates and helped with the campaigns. They showed the weight of Mamdani’s endorsement could defeat the money and experience of the party machine. Bloomberg“It demonstrates that he’s one of the most important Democrats in America right now, and that he has a tonne of political power – in New York in particular.”For Democrats around the country, though, there are concerns about what this means for the party’s broader direction and its electability.