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Zohran Mamdani: I am a democratic socialist, yes. I started to call myself that after Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign for president, when…

On the recordJuly 2, 2025
I am a democratic socialist, yes. I started to call myself that after Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign for president, when I finally had a language that described how I saw the world, and the way that I believe the world should be — which is one where every person has the dignity they need to live a decent life.
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Zohran Mamdani
Democratic · New York
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thenation.com
Jul 2, 2025

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Mamdani articulates his identity as a democratic socialist and his vision for society.

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