[Source](https://www.westernjournal.com/socialists-plot-2028-white-house-run-trio-big-victories-even-causes-constitutional-crisis/) > Democratic socialists have grand plans built on the foundation of winning multiple congressional primaries in New York City. > Tuesday’s Democratic primaries became a giddy sweep of three New York City races as former city Comptroller Brad Lander and state Assembly member Claire Valdez easily disposed of their opponents, according to the New York Post. > Darializa Avila Chevalier also narrowly defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat. In deep-blue New York City, winning the Democratic primary is usually tantamount to winning the general election. ------------------------------- > Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York is a potential presidential candidate, but has kept her options open about seeking re-election in her safe district, challenging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, or making a bid for the White House. > Mamdani has national visibility but could not serve as president because the Constitution does not allow people born outside of the U.S. to run for the office. > “Some people are like, let’s just run him — let’s just cause a constitutional crisis,” Romer said, adding that while to some the concept is laced with humor, she said she was “not sure everybody’s fully joking.”