Peter Feld: “It’s proven that Zionism is a paper tiger in Democratic politics and that the emperor has no clothes.”
Zohran Mamdani’s victory over Andrew Cuomo is a historic turning point for Palestine in U.S. politics. It reflects a growing fatigue with Israel’s role in American life and the slow implosion of Zionism under the weight of its own excess.
Mondoweiss talks to political consultant Peter Feld to break down Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York City: “It’s proven that Zionism is a paper tiger in Democratic politics and that the emperor has no clothes.”
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani shocked the Democratic Party establishment by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a New York City Democratic mayoral primary that often focused on Mamdani’s support for Palestinian rights and the BDS movement.
Trump has threatened to join Israel’s war on Iran, but the American people want no part of it.
In a new Quinnipiac poll, just 12% of Democratic voters say they sympathize more with Israelis than Palestinians.
Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from pundits and lawmakers for refusing to say he supports Israeli apartheid.
There is tremendous blame to go around for the ongoing violence and bloodshed in occupied Palestine. We must begin to acknowledge it.
Protests are being held in solidarity with Palestine around the world this week, with large…