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The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN
New York (CNN) — Outside Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s primary night party, four men on the sidewalk were dressed in full neon sequins, trying to get the party started. Inside, the bar had barely opened.
Espaillat spent 20 years trying to get to Washington and another 1...
Key takeaway Espaillat spent 20 years trying to get to Washington and another 1...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The rise of Zohran Mamdani as a power broker in New York City's Democratic establishment has significant implications for local politics in El Paso . As a city with a strong Hispanic population, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus plays a crucial role in representing the interests of El Pasoans in Washington. The fact that Mamdani propelled Avila Chevalier toward Congress over the chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus may signal a shift in the balance of power within the Democratic Party, potentially affecting the representation of El Paso's concerns at the national level. El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how this new dynamic plays out and how it may impact local issues such as border policy, education, and economic development. The city's own Democratic leaders may also be taking note of Mamdani's tactics and considering how to navigate the changing landscape of Democratic politics.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN
New York (CNN) — Outside Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s primary night party, four men on the sidewalk were dressed in full neon sequins, trying to get the party started. Inside, the bar had barely opened.
Espaillat spent 20 years trying to get to Washington and another 1...
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