The rise of Zohran Mamdani in New York City politics may seem like a local curiosity — just another far-left firebrand in a deep-blue city. But his nomination as the Democratic standard-bearer for mayor is a canary in the coal mine. The Democratic Party’s flirtation with socialism is no longer fringe — it’s on the ballot in America’s largest city, and it carries implications for urban policy, economic liberty, and public safety nationwide.

Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, built his brand by promising government control over nearly every aspect of life. He went viral for proposing city-run grocery stores — yes, really — as a solution to high food prices. He rails against capitalism, 

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