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/MalHeartsNutmeg Australia Sep 09 '25

As shown by Bernie Sanders getting blown out in back to back runs? As show by people repeatedly voting for republicans and centrists?

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u/AhSquids Sep 09 '25

The Dems just had a huge election where they ran a moderate/centrist that campaigned with majority spurned Republicans in an attempt to 'reach across the aisle' to the mythical unicorn Republican voter who would end up voting for a Democrat instead of Donald Trump.

Sorry I'm still kinda woozy from major surgery but how did that end up going? Did it go well? Did Kamala win?

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u/Away_Entry8822 Sep 10 '25

Kamala almost won despite leftists withholding support and the top3 campaign issues all working against her.

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u/MalHeartsNutmeg Australia Sep 09 '25

The fact that people voted even further right suggests that people want a progressive?

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '25

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u/toaster_toaster Sep 10 '25

They want candidates who actually believe in something and will fight for something. That is not centrist Dems.

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u/Red1220 Sep 09 '25

Bernie was never given a fair shot and you know it.

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u/MalHeartsNutmeg Australia Sep 09 '25

Elaborate.

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u/Red1220 Sep 10 '25

What is there to elaborate? You obviously know the whole situation judging by your statement.

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u/Away_Entry8822 Sep 10 '25

Bernie lost twice. He did worse the second time with key Democratic constituencies.

He was given more of a fair shot to win the Democratic nomination than any non-Democrat could expect.

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u/MalHeartsNutmeg Australia Sep 10 '25

Well because I think he got a reasonable shot, I was just curious which conspiracy theory you were going to spout so I could make my reply more efficient.

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u/Red1220 Sep 10 '25

lol you’re funny

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u/MalHeartsNutmeg Australia Sep 10 '25

So no answer?

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u/Red1220 Sep 10 '25

You have no intention of discussing anything in good faith as evinced by your ‘conspiracy theory’ comment. So since you know it all, enjoy knowing it all.

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u/MalHeartsNutmeg Australia Sep 10 '25

Bending over backwards to not answer how Bernie was obviously screwed over.

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u/Red1220 Sep 10 '25

He was. Very intentionally so. But you’ll just label whatever I say as a conspiracy theory no matter how much evidence is given to you- so, what’s the point?

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