Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City has caused excitement on the left due to his democratic-socialist politics and his support for Palestine. Such excitement has historically led to disorientation and disillusionment when reformist Democrats — such as AOC and Brandon Johnson — inevitably betray the left. Revolutionaries must retain our opposition to all Democrats and executives of the capitalist state.
The Russian Revolution, which took place 107 years ago, stands as the only time in world history that workers took power and began the transition to a socialist mode of production. That shining epoch offers many enduring lessons for today’s revolutionaries — including the Bolsheviks’ reliance on democratic-centralist organization and their intolerance of reformism within their ranks.
This is the conclusion of our two-part series on the upcoming US election. Part one detailed the theoretical and historical reasons why Marxists refuse to support capitalist political parties under any circumstances. Part two tackles some frequently asked questions about our position, especially in light of the threat posed by Trump.
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