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Democrats Shocked By Success Of Left-Wing Candidate Offering Left-Wing Policies To Left-Wing Voters (www.betootaadvocate.com)

submitted 11 hours ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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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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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 17 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

It's almost as though people want good policies. Bah, the people are fools! Let's move further to the right to capture moderates!

-Dems

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world -2 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

Actual quote from an actual dem who really exists unlike those strawmen you and the article are chasing:

"Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani on your victory in yesterday’s primary election and a well-run campaign. I’m wishing you much success in November and beyond as you work to bring New Yorkers together to tackle the city’s challenges and shape a stronger, fairer future"

~Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States of America

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 36 minutes ago (1 children)

You're too far gone. We can't save you.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 1 points 21 minutes ago

Nice argument, I really like how you subverted the expectations of shallow internet commentary by providing concise but thought provoking appeals to reasons backed by data and facts and also that you provided actionable alternatives to my ideal course of action.

[–] astutemural@midwest.social 1 points 21 minutes ago (1 children)

You know he endorsed Cuomo, right?

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 1 points 19 minutes ago

Yeah, and? Cuomo was the HUD secretary for the Clinton administration, Cuomo and Mamdani are both Democrats participating in a party primary.

[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

The fucking moderates are left at this point.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 6 points 8 hours ago

No, they are still fascists, have always been fascist, and only give us the least concessions they can to preserve their own offshore accounts and insider trading. They used to be controlled opposition, and they don't even bother with that, anymore.