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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    That’s pretty positive honestly, my bet is they try to imprison or kill him like every other popular socialist in modern history.

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      1 month ago

      I think it will depend on Cuomo and the polling. It might be that Cuomo’s presence is enough to dilute Mamdani’s advantage in the election and I have no doubt the billionaires don’t care if it’s Adams or Cuomo sending public money their way.

      But they’re definitely doubling down on gatekeeping political candidacy.