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Populism’s Rise: Can It Revive the Democrats?

9/30/2025

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Timothy Shenk, of The New York Times, argues eat-the-rich populism could revive the Democratic Party, focusing on groceries and housing.
He says abortion and immigration distract from economics, manipulated by elites.
In New York, Zohran Mamdani’s surprising primary victory signals far-left populism and expanded rent control plus a $30 minimum wage; critics warn of inflation and job losses.

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Timothy Shenk, of The New York Times, argues eat-the-rich populism could revive the Democratic Party, focusing on groceries and housing.
He says abortion and immigration distract from economics, manipulated by elites.
In New York, Zohran Mamdani’s surprising primary victory signals far-left populism and expanded rent control plus a $30 minimum wage; critics warn of inflation and job losses.