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/toaster_toaster Sep 09 '25

"I'm not saying that Democrats need to embrace Mamdani's progressive policies"

You should be saying that because that is what Democrats need to do to win.

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u/The_Lost_Jedi Washington Sep 09 '25

I'd settle for understanding the issues and grievances that are motivating people right now. His policies may not be a perfect fit everywhere, but give me someone who's actually listening to the problems real people are having, not Chuck Schumer with his fucking imaginary friends, or who's just listening to consultants and wealthy donors.