Kamala Harris makes a play for the socialists. Are they interested?

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris may be trying to repair relations with the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, but there is no guarantee the feeling is mutual.

The rise of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, coupled with a string of victories by Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates, has shifted the party’s balance of power. What was once a faction fighting for influence has emerged as a bloc that presidential hopefuls increasingly feel compelled to court, and one that may not be eager to embrace Harris.

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