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Uncle Joe

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Thu Jun 25, 2026, 04:17 AM Yesterday

Van Jones: 'This is a new era for the Democratic Party'



Former Obama Administration official Van Jones says “The roof is collapsing on the Democratic party establishment tonight” as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies notch victories in an early display of his influence.

Progressives Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — all backed by Mamdani — won House primaries in New York, CNN projects, offering a preview of the ideological battles to come as Democrats look ahead to 2028.

CNN’s John King breaks down the results at the magic wall, and Abby Phillip’s Newsnight panel debates the impact progressive candidates will have on the Democratic Party going forward.

Also, CNN’s Sara Sidner discusses the Mamdani “shockwave” with political reporters Jackie Kucinich and Francesca Chambers.

0:00 Van Jones explains why the New York primaries were an internal battle for the Democratic Party
1:34 Mamdani endorsements sweep New York City Congressional primaries
3:05 Newsnight panel debates the New York results
9:14 How big is the Mamdani “shockwave”?
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