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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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[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 54 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Don't worry guys. I'm sure the democrats will learn this this time around...

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I think the only option is to not vote for them if they don't.

[–] MetalMachine@feddit.nl 16 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Thats what you have to do. If they get voted out when they choose not to follow these policies then maybe they'll learn it is a problem. "Vote blue no matter who" is extremely damaging

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

I voted green when Labour abandoned the working class in the UK

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

sure seems like thats what they want by now

[–] YesButActuallyMaybe@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 months ago

Susan collins is that you?