{"id":2650405,"date":"2026-08-27T09:39:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/socialist-tide-turning-americas-biggest-union-wont-endorse-mamdani-backed-leftist-house-candidates\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:44:02","slug":"socialist-tide-turning-americas-biggest-union-wont-endorse-mamdani-backed-leftist-house-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/socialist-tide-turning-americas-biggest-union-wont-endorse-mamdani-backed-leftist-house-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Socialist Tide Turning? America&#8217;s Biggest Union Won&#8217;t Endorse Mamdani-Backed Leftist House Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsocialist-tide-turning-americas-biggest-union-wont-endorse-mamdani-backed-leftist-house-candidates%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2650405&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the decline of support from labor unions, specifically the AFL-CIO, for certain progressive and leftist Democratic candidates in recent elections. Despite previous primary victories for socialist candidates, the AFL-CIO has recently chosen to endorse only moderate candidates and remain neutral in some races, notably snubbing three left-leaning House candidates backed by socialist figures like Mayor zohran Mamdani. <\/p>\n<p>This shift indicates a possible setback for the far-left and socialist movement in electoral politics, implying a potential ceiling on their influence. The union&#8217;s stance might provide opportunities for Republican candidates in certain races, especially where far-left candidates are involved or where internal Democratic divisions exist. the article suggests that even major labor organizations are distancing themselves from increasingly radical elements within the Democratic Party, signaling a possible realignment in political support and influence.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>When even labor unions are turning their back on the tide of radical socialist Democrats vying for office this midterm cycle, it\u2019s getting bad.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, the New York chapter of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/afl-cio-union-turns-aoc-blue-collar-workers-realize-targeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AFL-CIO<\/a> \u2014 America\u2019s largest labor union \u2014 issued its endorsements for November.<\/p>\n<p>Noticeably absent from the candidates backed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teachers-unions-aclu-want-biden-to-extend-student-loan-repayment-pause-cancel-student-debt\/\" title=\"Teachers Unions, ACLU Want Biden To Extend Student Loan Repayment Pause, Cancel Student Debt\">left-leaning organization<\/a> were three leftist House candidates, two of whom were insurgents backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p>The move comes as the socialist and progressive tide seems to be ebbing.<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/spreading-democratic-socialist-sends-dems-panic-unseating-15-term-colorado-congresswoman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">huge primary wins<\/a> for the far left in June and July, August brought only a narrow victory by heavily favored Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fitting-hilarious-crazy-socialist-francesca-hong-loses-wisconsin-dem-gov-guy-re-entered-race-weeks-ago-wife-saw-bird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">embarrassing loss<\/a> by Francesca Hong, up by double-digits in the polls, in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/back-another-socialist-scores-upset-dem-primary-victory-critical-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Only state Rep. Angie Nixon\u2019s<\/a> victory in the Florida senatorial primary provided any semblance of an upset win \u2014 and even that came at the cost of potentially putting the seat into play, with the victory making it almost certain that Republican interim Sen. Ashley Moody would win a full term.<\/p>\n<p>In the Wednesday endorsements from the AFL-CIO, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/26\/us-news\/ny-afl-cio-snubs-socialist-avila-chevalier-democrats-lander-and-gillen-in-house-races\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> reported, three House candidates that have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-joy-behar-cheers-socialists-big-primary-wins-abruptly-changes-tune-hears-candidates-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">embraced by the far left<\/a> \u2014 Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander, and Laura Gillen \u2014 were snubbed by the labor group.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the AFL-CIO announced it would maintain neutrality in those races.<\/p>\n<p>Chevalier and Lander, who were endorsed by Mamdani, are expected to win easily, given the makeup of their districts.<\/p>\n<p>However, both won over sitting Democratic representatives in races tinged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nyc-coffee-shop-bans-pro-israel-house-democrat-refunds-supports-jewish-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with anti-Semitic sentiment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chevalier beat Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a favorite of labor unions, in New York\u2019s 11th Congressional District. Lander, a former city comptroller, beat Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th Congressional District.<\/p>\n<p>Gillen, meanwhile, is a sitting representative \u2014 albeit one in a potential swing seat in Long Island\u2019s Nassau County.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the AFL-CIO refusing to endorse Gillen is a huge blow in what\u2019s shaping up to be a nasty race against Republican nominee Jeanine Driscoll.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/26\/us-news\/ny-rep-laura-gillen-falsely-accuses-jeanine-driscoll-of-backing-42m-tax-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> reported Wednesday, Gillen is now using a campaign mailer to accuse Driscoll of supporting a $42 million tax hike in the town of Hempstead \u2014 despite the fact that Driscoll didn\u2019t do so.<\/p>\n<p>Driscoll holds the office of Receiver of Taxes for the Nassau County town, an administrative position. She had nothing to do with the hike, which was passed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbreak.com\/news-12-1587832\/3632251923361-hempstead-town-board-eyes-plan-to-increase-taxes-by-12-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Town Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLaura Gillen trying to blame me for tax hikes is like demanding a tax cut from the IRS administrator \u2014 I collect the bills, I don\u2019t set the rates,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>While Gillen, who\u2019s serving her first term, is still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/prediction-markets\/races\/ny-04-republican-nominee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favored<\/a> to win the 4th Congressional District, the AFL-CIO staying out could provide an opening for Driscoll and the Republican Party to pour resources into a race that would otherwise go unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the case, the union giant\u2019s refusal to endorse the three candidates could be an indication that the Democratic Socialists of America and their fellow travelers are hitting a wall in electoral politics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do think there is a ceiling at this point,\u201d one Democratic socialist told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/08\/12\/dsa-progressive-francesca-hong-wisconsin-01035101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> after Hong\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n<p>When even Big Labor is staying out, that ceiling might be a lot lower than expected.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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