Why Democrats should be wary of over-reading the Zohran Mamdani's New York win

It was a euphoric night for Democrats and everyone who calls themselves liberal across the globe as Zohran Mamdani comprehensively beat the politician formerly known as Andrew Cuomo, who has been hanging on like an albatross around New York politics’ neck. Some had already found the “new Barack Obama ,” a Godot-like figure the Democratic Party has been waiting for since Obama signed off, even though Mamdani, by virtue of his birth, cannot run for the top prize. But even before the confetti settled, Kenneth Baer, a veteran Democratic strategist, issued a warning. “Over-reading a Mamdani election, assuming he wins, could be fatal for Democrats if they think the future of winning 270 electoral votes or 51 senators runs through Brooklyn,” he said. Baer’s caution was well-placed. Becaus