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Mamdani, a proudly socialist 33-year-old, holds a 44-36 percent lead over over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – who was hoping that New Yorkers had short memories, and were ready to re-elect the textbook centrist Democrat.

However, after the disaster of Trump’s first year back in the White House – with everyday American life interrupted by protests, immigration raids, corruption allegations and the unshakebale feeling that the nation is about to enter World War 3… It seems the pendulum is swinging back towards left-wing politics.

It appears that the success of Mamdani isn’t so much a vote against Trumpian politics, but more a vote against the stale nothingness of the Democrats top brass – who, while pitching themselves as the progressive option in America’s political system, very seldom action – or even – offer – left-wing policies.

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[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 7 points 23 hours ago

without looking at the name, it's impossible to tell which party he's from.

[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 3 points 19 hours ago

Can you give me an example of a democrat saying something this Islamophobic anr calling for someone's deportation?

[-] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 6 points 18 hours ago
[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago

It could be verbatim and he wouldn't accept it.

[-] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 2 points 15 hours ago

It won't be verbatim because Democrats wouldn't be so direct with their hatred, which is why I disagree with your assessment that its impossible to tell which party that comment was from.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago

The sentiment is identical, though.

[-] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 3 points 15 hours ago

Yeah, but the wording are usually not.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago

True. We'll see what their actions are.

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