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Rep. Suozzi Urges Socialists to Leave Democratic Party

9/3/2025

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Rep. Tom Suozzi called on Democratic Socialists, including NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, to exit the Democratic Party.
He criticized Mamdani's far-left policies, such as increased taxes and reduced police funding.
Mamdani has distanced himself from some previous positions.
Suozzi argues that socialism has failed worldwide and should not influence the Democratic agenda.

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Rep. Tom Suozzi called on Democratic Socialists, including NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, to exit the Democratic Party.
He criticized Mamdani's far-left policies, such as increased taxes and reduced police funding.
Mamdani has distanced himself from some previous positions.
Suozzi argues that socialism has failed worldwide and should not influence the Democratic agenda.