Mamdani is interesting but I wonder if he might end up being a blip in the Democratic space continuum? (Those old white men won't give up their bony grasp on power that easily.)
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Can Mamdani’s Energetic Campaign Be a Blueprint for Democrats?
The progressive state lawmaker’s sleek social media presence and army of eager volunteers could offer his party a road map for how to win back voters.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/us/politics/mamdani-campaign-democrats.html?unlocked_article_code=1.R08.dI0d.UVS_5Y_3gvGk&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
However, these are more headlines from articles in NYT today.
(The knives are already out...)
As Donors Work Against Mamdani, Top Democrats Stop Short of Backing Him
After Zohran Mamdani’s performance in the New York City mayoral primary, Republicans and suburban Democrats attacked him, and party leaders seemed to be hedging their bets.
Young Muslims Loved Zohran Mamdani, and Their Parents Listened to Them
Many Muslim Americans in New York City were impressed by Mr. Mamdani’s campaign and thrilled at being able to see themselves reflected in a mayoral candidate.
Mamdani Triumphed Without a Majority of Black Voters. Where Does That Leave Them?
Black city leaders are worried their influence is waning at a moment when the rising costs that Zohran Mamdani put at the center of his campaign are pushing Black New Yorkers out of the city.
Mamdani’s Success Spotlights a Deepening Rupture Among U.S. Jews
While Zohran Mamdani won over some Jewish supporters, other Jewish Democrats suggested that concerns about their community’s safety are being dismissed in a movement and a city they helped build.
Is Mamdani Really a Gift to Trump and the G.O.P.?
Republicans have gleefully seized on Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as a fresh boogeyman. The reality could be more complicated.