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

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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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[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 hours ago

This is myopia. Every election is the most important election of your lifetime. But it's suicidal to only consider one election at time. Consider two different options:

Option 1: Vote blue no matter who

Election 1: establishment pushes a corporatist through the primary, Dem voters reluctantly vote blue no matter who, corporatist loses by small margin to the Republican candidate.

Election 2: corporatist gets nomination, Dems vote blue no matter who, candidate slightly loses to Republicans.

Election 3: corporatist gets nomination, Dems vote blue no matter who, candidate slightly loses to Republicans.

Election 4: corporatist gets nomination, Dems vote blue no matter who, candidate slightly loses to Republicans.

Election 5: corporatist gets nomination, Dems vote blue no matter who, candidate slightly loses to Republicans.

Option 2: Demand better from Democratic candidates.

Election 1: establishment pushes a corporatist through the primary, Dem voters refuse to vote blue no matter who, corporatist loses in a blow out election.

Election 2: corporatist candidate gets no traction. Dems vote in a decent candidate that can inspire people. Dems win general election.

Election 3: decent candidate has edge from the beginning. Dems win general election.

Election 4: decent candidate has edge from the beginning. Dems win general election.

Election 5: decent candidate has edge from the beginning. Dems win general election.