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CIA Pete explains why Zohran Mamdani is popular (lemmy.ml)

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[–] protist@mander.xyz 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

FDR had fantastic messaging. FDR was the first president to use mass media to speak directly to the people through his fireside chats. He definitely connected with people on an emotional level.

Also the Great Depression didn't end until well into his second term