Socialism vs capitalism: House Dems clash over what NY election results mean for party

House Democrats divided over New York primary results showing socialist candidates defeating moderate Democrats. Progressive lawmakers like Ayanna Pressley and Pramila Jayapal view the outcomes as indicative of a broader movement, while others like Thomas Suozzi and Gregory Meeks reject socialist labels and emphasize capitalism. Three socialist-backed candidates won key races in New York, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.