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The political landscape is further characterized by the rise of radical figures and the decline of moderate governance. Zoran Mandami's election as NYC mayor signifies a shift toward extreme left policies, radical Islamism, and anti-Semitism, which some experts warn could lead to a national showdown with radical ideologies.
Commentators caution that the establishment stoked these tensions by ignoring or enabling radical elements, turning local elections into battlegrounds for broader cultural and religious conflicts. The potential for significant unrest or conflict is reinforced by stories of political violence, anti-Semitic rallies, and razor-thin election margins.