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Alarm bells go off in New York

Phillips focuses on Lander's primary win and criticizes his comments about Israel and Palestinian human rights.

Alarm bells go off in New York
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Melanie Phillips argues that victories by three Democratic congressional candidates in New York City primaries reflect growing anti-Zionism in Democratic politics. She also criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani's support for the candidates and Brad Lander's comments about Israel.

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Joe Scarborough
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Commentator whose explanation of the New York political shift Phillips disputes

Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative whom Lander said he hoped to work with

Representative defeated by Lander in the Democratic primary

Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative whom Lander said he hoped to work with

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who campaigned for the victorious candidates; Aber Kawas, New York State Senate primary winner whose past writing is cited; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister discussed in Joe Scarborough's explanation of anti-Zionist sentiment

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Brad Lander Wins New York Democratic Congressional Primary

Brad Lander ran in New York’s Democratic congressional primary; coverage published after the vote reports that he won. Left-leaning outlets frame his race as part of a progressive challenge to MAGA. Right-leaning outlets connect his win to concerns about anti-Zionism and progressive influence, while one focuses on his omission from endorsements and a possible Israel divide.

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