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Emanuel warns Democratic Socialists Threaten Party; Mamdani defends Chevalier

7/3/2026

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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel warned that Democratic socialists are turning the Democratic Party against America.
Emanuel criticized Democratic socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, during a CNN interview.
Political strategist James Carville called for a schism in the Democratic Party, saying the socialist candidate’s views are a bridge too far.
Mamdani defended Chevalier despite resurfaced far-left, anti-American posts, arguing she still has a political identity.

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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel warned that Democratic socialists are turning the Democratic Party against America.
Emanuel criticized Democratic socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, during a CNN interview.
Political strategist James Carville called for a schism in the Democratic Party, saying the socialist candidate’s views are a bridge too far.
Mamdani defended Chevalier despite resurfaced far-left, anti-American posts, arguing she still has a political identity.