What happens in New York may not stay in New York.

Ask the American Democratic Party. This week's election results in the Big Apple have sent shock waves through the US electoral system. The socialists are on the march.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani emerged as the real winner, again, as his supported and endorsed candidates swept the Democratic primaries for Congressional seats up for grabs in November. At least three Democratic Socialist candidates defeated those who were either solid incumbents, or supported by the Democratic party establishment, or funded by the Israeli lobby – or all three. It was a vote against traditional politicians, against the Democratic party leadership, against status quo, and against Israel. This was unthinkable till only a few years ago.

The Democratic party establishment is experiencing panic attacks. Between the right-wing MAGA and the leftist Democratic Socialists, the so-called centrists – who have always preferred to play safe – are finding the ground shrinking beneath their feet. After New York's results, more and more candidates aligned with the Left within the Democratic party are garnering political and financial support. The mid-term polls may hold quite a few surprises for the traditionalists.

So, what's the problem with such traditionalists?

Three stand out: First, they are products of the existing system and therefore wedded to its inertia;........

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