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Progressive candidates from across the country are flocking to New York City for funding and support, turning the city into a national hub for the democratic socialist movement. David Morales, challenging Providence’s mayor on rent control, held a fundraiser in Brooklyn — a move that highlights how local affordability battles are galvanizing national solidarity. Despite trailing in overall cash, Morales is winning on grassroots support, with individual donors outnumbering his opponent. His campaign taps into Providence’s dire rental crisis — ranked the least affordable city for renters last year — and the city council’s failed rent control effort. Other candidates from D.C. and Florida are following suit, leveraging NYC’s vibrant socialist networks to fuel their bids. This trend signals a broader, nationwide push to turn local victories into national momentum.

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