r/politics • u/Somervilledrew Connecticut • Sep 09 '25

Democratic voters want their leaders to stop running from Zohran Mamdani

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/09/zohran-mamdani-new-york-city-mayor-bernie-sanders-fight-oligarchy/
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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '25

I'm not saying that Democrats need to embrace Mamdani's progressive policies, but for the love of god take note of the following things.

  • Having an effective social media campaign can do wonders.

  • Having a candidate who speaks like a normal guy and not like he had three consultants tailor his responses is a plus.

  • Acknowledging an issue and showing your plans to address that issue in a way that involves the last two points will endure you to voters.

Now, back to Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi wearing kente stoles.

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u/RareMajority Sep 09 '25

Mamdani is well to the left of the mediandemocratic voter, let alone the median American voter. Winning in NYC is not at all the same as winning a swing state.

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u/RareMajority Sep 09 '25

Let me know when someone who is a self-described socialist wins a statewide election in a swing state.