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Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race

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Re: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race

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Post by voidhorse »

tmvphil wrote: post #9

I'm optimistic that he will actually be a positive force in reforming how the city operates. I think he is pragmatic in that he understands that efficiency in government administration is something that progressives have insufficiently prioritized. His policies are more populist than I'd prefer, but I think not the crazy socialist fever dream that Rs portray it as. The scariest thing for me is the prospect of active…

The gov't may try to fuck with NYC using ICE or whatever, but honestly I think the fears about federal funding are overblown.

NYC generates like 2+ trillion GDP all on its own. It is the largest metropolitan economy in the world let alone the United States. I don't know how much NYC actually depends on federal money, but if there's any city that has a chance to figure out how to make it through a government funding squeeze, it's NYC.

Honestly I think the only recourse the fed has to put pressure on NYC is the actual gestapo shit they've already been pulling in Chicago.

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Post by nine_zeros »

While I don't 100% agree with his policies, I cannot be more excited for someone completely opposite of the corrupt establishment Republicans and Democrats.

I was sold when he was willing to back down on some of his own views publicly, admitting publicly that he was wrong on some things. That kind of admission and honesty is so refreshing.

Complete opposite of Trump, MAGA, and constant lies. Kudos NYC! Time for a new era.

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Post by michaelbarton »

I hope this win signals (to both parties) that voters are receptive and will get engaged when a clear message is presented about cost of living and quality of life issues. Some of which are taken for granted in most other western countries.

I’m no political wonk, and I’m curious what others with more insight might say about his ability to fund and implement his polices.

I’m reminided of Obama and his hopeful message but he was mostly stymied on policy goals. Specifically Obamacare as an example ended up being watered down

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Post by NewJazz »

michaelbarton wrote: post #13

I hope this win signals (to both parties) that voters are receptive and will get engaged when a clear message is presented about cost of living and quality of life issues. Some of which are taken for granted in most other western countries. I’m no political wonk, and I’m curious what others with more insight might say about his ability to fund and implement his polices. I’m reminided of Obama and his hopeful message…

Sometimes I think about what we could have had.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_Americans_Act

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Post by culi »

toomuchtodo wrote: post #5
slater wrote: post #2

So happy to see this. Nice to see the wins pointing Virginia back to reality coming in, too!

The tide is turning but there’s much work ahead before midterms. https://apps.npr.org/2025-election-results/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2025-elections/maine-ballot... https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/aftab-pureval-wins-ree... https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/pennsylvania-supr... https://thehill.com/homenews/5589670-gop-incumbents-lose-sea... (California Prop 50 returns aren’t in yet, but I’m hope…

Polling has had prop 50 passing for a long time now. Betting markets had it passing at 96% before today. Now it's already up to 99% after the blue wave being evident in other states

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Post by Incipient »

As someone not in the US that doesn't pay a whole heap of attention, is it just me or did he run mostly uncontested? Running against a republican and a disgraced politician?

No clue what mamdani is like, but it seems like NYC had little to no choice...which is a bit disappointing.

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