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Micaela Mejia Pond, right, and other attendees of Crooked Con, cheer while listening to Sen. Ruben Gallego, D- Ariz., speak, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

WASHINGTON – As Democrats savor their Election Day victories, some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and calling out party leaders for snubbing progressives, warning that alienating the left could cost them crucial House seats needed to take control and counter President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over spec

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