In a pointed critique, President Donald Trumps ally, Kevin McCarthy, took aim at Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, attributing the rise of left-wing figures like New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to their perceived ineffectiveness.
McCarthy, who previously held the position of House Speaker, expressed his views during an appearance on "America's Newsroom," where he was questioned about remarks made by Pete Buttigieg, the former Transportation Secretary.
According to the Daily Caller, McCarthy accused Jeffries and Schumer of offering mere "excuses" in response to the shifting political landscape. Buttigieg had commented on the Democrats' failure to adapt to changing information channels and cultural shifts, stating, "I think that Democrats have been slow to understand the changes in how people get their information, slow to understand some of the cultural changes that have been happening, and maybe most problematic of all, too attached to a status quo that has been failing us for a long time."
McCarthy, interpreting these remarks, argued that the Democrats' policies are misguided and that their leadership is lacking. He noted, "Every week its something else. Its just excuses. Their problem is their policies are wrong, they dont have leadership, and the sad part is theyre moving further to the socialist wing because those are the ones that are actually fighting to become the leaders."
McCarthy further criticized the Democratic leadership for failing to emulate the strategic approach of the 1990s, which targeted voters akin to those who supported Ross Perot, a demographic he likened to President Trump's base. He asserted, "If they were smart, they would have done what they did in the 90s. They targeted the Ross Perot voter, and that was a more its really like a Trump voter, and that meant their policies went there." Instead, he contended, the Democrats are veering towards socialism due to weak leadership under Schumer and Jeffries, allowing figures like Mamdani to gain traction.
Mamdani, who recently won the Democratic nomination for New York City's mayoral race, has sparked controversy with his progressive stances. During an interview with "Meet the Press," he declined to denounce the phrase "globalize the intifada" and suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would face arrest if he visited New York City.
Mamdani also supports the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement and has proposed increasing taxes on predominantly white neighborhoods. His platform includes a range of left-wing policies, such as the establishment of government-run grocery stores, challenging the current Democratic Mayor Eric Adams, who is seeking re-election as an independent.
Login