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us-politics2 days ago•27 min saved

NYC Socialist Candidate Dismisses ICE Shooting Suspect’s Criminal Record, Demands Agency Abolition

Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier stated that the violent criminal history of Oscar Belgal, a man shot by ICE agents in the Bronx, is irrelevant. She accused NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch of villainizing Belgal and called for the abolition of ICE. Belgal, a 28-year-old undocumented man with prior convictions for armed robbery and drug sales, was wounded in the neck on October 8 while driving with his five-year-old son. The incident sparked massive protests in New York City, where Chevalier was physically thrown to the ground by police. While Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the shooting, he has not yet dismissed Tisch or disbanded the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group, a move Chevalier is demanding.

via New York Post|

#darializa-avila-chevalier #ice-shooting #jessica-tisch

politics18 days ago•18 min saved

Progressive House Nominee Arrested in NYC as Netanyahu Addresses UN Amid Mass Protests

Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic nominee for New York's 13th Congressional District, was arrested on September 24, 2026, while protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations. She joined hundreds of demonstrators who blocked traffic near the UN headquarters in Manhattan. The protest, organized by pro-Palestinian groups, resulted in approximately 80 to 100 arrests, including other progressive politicians and celebrities. Avila Chevalier, who defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat in June, cited her opposition to U.S. military aid for Israel as her motivation. The event occurred amid broader tensions, including a combative speech by Netanyahu and a public dispute with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

via The Washington Post|

#2026-midterm-elections #benjamin-netanyahu #darializa-avila-chevalier

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Mamdani Aide Blasts ABC After The View Host Labels Socialist Candidate Antisemitic

An aide to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani blasted ABC executives after The View host Sara Haines labeled socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier an antisemite, warning the remarks could affect future appearances. ABC reportedly declined Mamdani allies’ bookings as FCC equal-time inquiries loom, with The Post seeking comment.

via New York Post|

#abc #darializa-avila-chevalier #mamdani

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Shapiro Warns of Democratic Identity Clash as NY Socialist Candidate Emerges

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized New York Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier, saying the Democratic Party must undergo a healthy, ideological debate over its direction after Chevalier’s primary win in NY-13. Chevalier’s far-left positions and inflammatory comments contrast with Shapiro’s more moderate stance, signaling a party-wide identity clash that could shape upcoming elections, including the 2028 presidential race.

via New York Post|

#darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-socialists-of-america #democrats

politics3 months ago•186 min saved

New York Democrat's archived tweets showed sympathy for Marxism and Lenin

CNN reports that archived tweets from Democratic congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier show repeated sympathetic references to communism, Marxism, and Soviet figures, including calls to abolish police and borders and to “seize the means of production.” The account, “Darializabonet,” was deleted in June 2022. Posts also touched on Palestine solidarity and campus protests; Avila Chevalier says she has grown since then. Trump has accused her of being a communist. CNN had previously highlighted these archived tweets.

via CNN|

#communism #darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-candidate

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Maher labels Avila Chevalier patient zero of woke mind virus over jail stance

On Real Time, Bill Maher criticized Darializa Avila Chevalier for dodging a direct yes/no on whether a murderer should go to jail, calling her 'patient zero' of the woke mind virus. Avila Chevalier, a Mamdani-backed candidate who won New York's 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, has an abolitionist platform and opposed deportations; The New York Times described her as supporting abolishing police, borders and prisons. She has also pledged to kneel during the oath of office.

via Fox News|

#bill-maher #criminal-justice #darializa-avila-chevalier

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Maher labels NYC candidate as the woke mind virus patient zero

Comedian Bill Maher called NYC congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier “patient zero” of the woke mind virus, blasting her abolitionist stances on prisons, borders, and police, and citing her past social-media posts. He suggested the Democratic Party’s leftward tilt could affect his vote, remarking during Real Time that Chevalier’s views and rhetoric exemplify a trend he finds troubling. Chevalier won the Democratic primary against Adriano Espaillat and was endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani; her campaign did not respond to comment requests. Maher’s critique comes as he discusses with JD Vance the party’s shift and the broader implications for voters.”,

via New York Post|

#bill-maher #darializa-avila-chevalier #democrats

politics3 months ago•8 min saved

New York’s leftward surge rattles Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Progressive candidates backed by NYC’s Democratic Socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani swept NY primaries, toppling incumbents and signaling a leftward shift that unsettles the Democratic establishment as it fights to regain Congress in November. The wins—especially Darializa Avila Chevalier’s narrow victory over Adriano Espaillat—trigger alarm among centrists over national electoral prospects and ignite debate within the party about how far to embrace the progressive agenda, with Chevalier’s calls for police abolition and other leftist stances drawing intense scrutiny.

via Financial Times|

#darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-party-us #democratic-socialists-of-america

us-news3 months ago•26 min saved

Carville: Avila Chevalier Isn’t Democrats’ Match, Urges Her to Start a New Party

James Carville says Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Mamdani-backed NY-13 candidate, should not be associated with the Democratic Party and should form her own movement, warning that she wouldn’t receive committee assignments if Democrats hold the majority due to her anti-Democratic and anti-Israel positions.

via New York Post|

#darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-party #james-carville

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

CHC Faces Welcome Dilemma as Avila Chevalier Emerges in NY-13

Darializa Avila Chevalier, who defeated CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, is set to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, but caucus members say she must align with their priorities on immigration and other issues, prompting a leadership transition and tests of unity within the group.

via Politico|

#adriano-espaillat #darializa-avila-chevalier #hispanic-caucus

politics3 months ago•10 min saved

DAC rises as Democrats' new left-wing foil in NYC primaries

Darializa Avila Chevalier (DAC), a democratic socialist backed by the DSA, upset incumbent Adriano Espaillat in New York’s Democratic primary, signaling a new left-wing insurgent who GOP operatives are already targeting as a midterm foil. Her past remarks and anti-establishment stance have unsettled some Democrats even as parallels to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emerge and other DSA-backed candidates win in state races, highlighting a growing tension within the party over how far left it should go while Republicans push to frame DAC as a defining clash for the upcoming elections.

via Politico|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #congressional-races #darializa-avila-chevalier

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

NYC socialist challenger storms off live interview amid past posts scrutiny

Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, abruptly walked out of a radio interview after being pressed about archived social media posts. She had just defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York City's 13th Congressional District Democratic primary and will face the general election, but her campaign continues to grapple with scrutiny of past comments on U.S. institutions, Dominican nationalism, and deportations.

via Fox News|

#adriano-espaillat #darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-primary

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Avila Chevalier Upsets NY-13 Primary, Signals New Dominican Voice in Congress

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a pro-Palestinian Dominican-American activist backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, won New York’s 13th congressional district primary with about 49% of the vote, defeating incumbent Adriano Espaillat amid attacks and accusations of antisemitism. If she wins the general election, she would become the first Dominican woman in Congress. Her platform centers on universal healthcare, renters’ protections, immigrant reform, and opposition to big PACs, while her campaign faced racism and Islamophobic criticism and scrutiny over her stance on Palestine.

via The Guardian|

#adriano-espaillat #darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics3 months ago•8 min saved

DSA-backed challenger upends Espaillat in NY-13 primary

Pro-Palestinian activist Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th District primary, aided by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic Socialists of America–aligned slate. The win underscores the DSA’s growing influence in NYC politics and signals a leftward shift in Democratic primaries, as Avila Chevalier’s past social media posts and criticism of AIPAC donations drew scrutiny.

via Politico|

#adriano-espaillat #darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Progressive challenger unseats Espaillat in New York's 13th District primary

Progressive activist Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District primary, backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, casting Espaillat as out of step with working-class voters on issues from rent and immigration to Israel policy; Avila Chevalier campaigned on housing, Medicare for All, tenant protections and a stronger anti-war, pro-working-class agenda.

via NBC News|

#adriano-espaillat #darializa-avila-chevalier #democratic-primary