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The ideological extremes within the Democratic Party are becoming more visible. Vedant Mamani, the frontrunner for New York City’s mayor, openly embraces socialist policies, calling for higher taxes on the wealthy and denouncing capitalism. Meanwhile, Omar Fattah, vying for Minneapolis mayor, advocates for rent freezes, police defunding, and close ties with Somali immigrant communities, raising questions about the city’s future direction.
In California, Gavin Newsome faced embarrassment after stumbling over questions about whether eight-year-olds are too young for gender transition procedures. His hesitance reflects the divisive and controversial nature of transgender policies in the political arena today.