Washington, D.C. – October 26, 2025
Once the party of working-class Americans and bipartisan compromise, the Democratic Party appears to have abandoned its roots, embracing ideologies and stances that prioritize globalist agendas over everyday citizens. This shift is starkly evident in two unfolding crises: the chaotic New York City mayoral race and the protracted federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week.
In New York, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani – a Ugandan-born Muslim assemblyman with ties to the far-left Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) – is surging in polls for mayor, buoyed by endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Mamdani’s platform calls for rent freezes, police defunding, and “housing as a human right,” echoing communist-era collectivism rather than free-market principles that built America’s cities. A recent poll reveals alarm: 26% of New Yorkers are considering fleeing the city if he wins, fearing economic ruin and cultural upheaval. Yet, the Democratic establishment cheers this “progressive” frontrunner, sidelining moderates like Andrew Cuomo in a race against Republican Curtis Sliwa. Critics argue this isn’t American democracy; it’s an import of anti-capitalist fervor, alienating the party’s historic blue-collar base.
Compounding the betrayal is the government shutdown, triggered October 1 over stalled spending bills. Federal workers, including air traffic controllers and military personnel, remain unpaid, stranding flights and delaying veterans’ benefits. Social Security processing grinds to a halt, hurting millions of seniors. Senate Democrats have rejected GOP-led stopgaps 11 times, blocking even a simple pay bill for essential workers. Leader Chuck Schumer’s team holds firm, demanding concessions on health care – a stance one GOP senator called “callous indifference to American suffering.” As agencies openly blame Democrats, the message is clear: Party loyalty trumps patriotism.
References:
- Zohran for NYC Campaign Website: https://www.zohranfornyc.com/
- Al Jazeera: Early voting begins in New York mayor’s race with Mamdani ahead: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/25/early-voting-begins-in-nyc-mayors-race-with-mamdani-ahead-in-polls
- Wikipedia: Zohran Mamdani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zohran_Mamdani
- NCSL: Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for States: https://www.ncsl.org/in-dc/federal-government-shutdown-what-it-means-for-states-and-programs
- SSA: What the Federal Government Shutdown Means to Your Clients: https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/advocates/2025-10-01.html
- BBC: Why has the US government shut down and what does it mean?: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrj1znp0pyo
