Americans have watched Democrats and Republicans battle it out in the political arena. But lately, a new kind of fight is stealing the spotlight – Democrats versus themselves! Across the country, progressive wings of the party are clashing with traditional Democrats, creating a messy family feud that’s spilling into the streets.

The latest chapter in this Democrat civil war unfolded in Queens, New York, where supporters of the same party screamed insults at each other. The chaos wasn’t over Republican policies or even Trump – it was Democrats fighting Democrats over just how far left their party should go.

On Monday, two groups of demonstrators faced off outside socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Queens office. In one corner stood the Italian American Civil Rights League, opposing Mamdani. In the other corner was “Italians for Zohran,” a group claiming to represent Italian Americans who support the socialist candidate.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

On Monday, groups of demonstrators clashed outside New York City’s socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s District 36 Queens office. The Italian American Civil Rights League, which opposes Mamdani’s mayoral bid, clashed with Italians for Zohran, which bills itself as an independent collective of Italian American New Yorkers.”

Protesters gathered outside Mamdani’s 32nd Street office, carrying signs, chanting slogans, and staging provocative performances. An Astoria, Queens resident who has worked with Mamdani’s office told NJEG Media that the Assemblyman was “ineffectual” in solving a problem his building had.

The scene grew even stranger when performance artist “Crackhead Barney” showed up dressed as a monkey, creating confusion among protesters on both sides. Some protesters waved Italian flags while others held handmade signs with anti-Mamdani messages. This wasn’t exactly the dignified political discourse most Americans expect!

What Were They Fighting About?

While traditional Italian Americans waved American flags and chanted “USA!” and “we love America,” the pro-Mamdani faction chanted “socialism!” and “MAGA is Mussolini.” Some protesters demanded Mamdani’s resignation from the State Assembly and accused him of trying to bring “Sharia Law” to New York.

The group “Italians for Zohran” claims it supports “a shift in Italian-American political identity away from colonial nostalgia and toward solidarity, immigrant justice, and working-class empowerment.” In other words, they want to remake their cultural identity to fit progressive politics.

A Queens resident who actually lives in Mamdani’s district told reporters the candidate has been “useless” and criticized him for pushing COVID vaccines. “How’s he going to represent the city when he gives the finger to Christopher Columbus?” asked another protester waving an Italian flag.

A Warning Sign for Democrats Nationwide?

This Queens showdown highlights a growing problem for Democrats across America. As socialist candidates gain popularity in blue strongholds, they’re creating deep divisions within the party’s traditional voter base, leading to unprecedented Democratic party infighting.

The Italian American community – once a reliable Democratic voting bloc – now finds itself torn between progressive Democrats and those who value their cultural traditions and patriotic identity. When protesters are screaming “Go back to Westchester!” at fellow Democrats, it suggests the party has serious internal problems.

Monday’s protest wasn’t an isolated incident. Just last week, crowds gathered at New York City Hall chanting “No to Sharia Law” and “No to Mamdani” under the rallying cry “New Yorkers Say No to Communism.” These weren’t Republican voters – these were traditional Democratic voters rejecting the party’s leftward lurch.

Is this what we can expect across America as the progressive wing pushes the Democratic party further left? When Democrats are too busy fighting each other over socialism and identity politics, they’re certainly not focusing on everyday Americans’ needs. For now, it seems the biggest threat to Democrats might not be Republicans – but themselves. As this Queens battle shows, the party’s civil war is already costing them support among their most loyal communities.

Key Takeaways

• Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has sparked a civil war among Italian American Democrats in Queens.
• Traditional Italian Americans accused progressive “Italians for Zohran” supporters of betraying their heritage and American values.
• Local residents complain Mamdani has been “useless” in addressing community needs while pushing radical policies.
• This Democrat-vs-Democrat fighting signals growing divisions that could weaken the party nationwide.

Sources: The Post Millennial