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Remember the Good Old Days When Trump Hatred Unified Democrats?

Chevalier’s primary victory is described as another example of the political shift the author argues is underway.

Remember the Good Old Days When Trump Hatred Unified Democrats?
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Duane Patterson argues that Democratic primary victories by candidates aligned with Zohran Mamdani show a shift in the party beyond opposition to Donald Trump. He highlights three New York House races and frames disputes over Israel and antisemitism as central to the results.

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This story reports what happened without casting Avila Chevalier in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Avila Chevalier’s record.

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House candidate who defeated Adriano Espaillat in the New York 13th District Democratic primary

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House candidate who defeated Daniel Goldman in the New York 10th District Democratic primary

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House candidate who defeated Antonio Reynoso in the New York 7th District Democratic primary

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Incumbent representative who lost the New York 10th District Democratic primary

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator whose office Valdez protested outside

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed as a unifying force for Democrats

House candidate defeated by Claire Valdez in the New York 7th District Democratic primary

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative mentioned in a comparison of anti-Israel sentiment on the right

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative mentioned in a comparison of anti-Israel sentiment on the right

House Minority Leader criticized by the article

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senator criticized by the article for his response to the political movement it describes

Senate candidate mentioned as a likely Democratic nominee

Ritchie Torres
D · NY-15

Representative who won his New York 15th District primary

Senate candidate mentioned as a Democratic nominee

Representative defeated by Darializa Chevalier in the New York 13th District Democratic primary

Representative whose seat was described as open

ALSO MENTIONED  Eric Adams, Former New York City mayor whose adoption of an antisemitism definition is discussed; Greg Abbott, Texas governor mentioned for his reaction to Mamdani’s election; Hasan Piker, Political commentator who threatened a future political challenge to Ritchie Torres; Jerry Nadler, Former representative mentioned in the account of New York district changes; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor and political figure whose endorsements and record are discussed

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Darializa Avila Chevalier Wins New York Democratic Primary

Darializa Avila Chevalier won a New York Democratic primary, defeating Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Left-leaning outlets present progressive winners as an alternative and cast James Carville’s criticism as a risk to Democrats. Center outlets frame the results as a debate over whether a leftward shift can help the party, balancing arguments about voter engagement with centrist concerns. Right-leaning outlets treat the wins as a warning about Democrats’ direction, emphasizing either Israel-related disputes or possible electoral costs.

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