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Democrats Shocked By Success Of Left-Wing Candidate Offering Left-Wing Policies To Left-Wing Voters (www.betootaadvocate.com)

submitted 1 day ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Mamdani, a proudly socialist 33-year-old, holds a 44-36 percent lead over over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – who was hoping that New Yorkers had short memories, and were ready to re-elect the textbook centrist Democrat.

However, after the disaster of Trump’s first year back in the White House – with everyday American life interrupted by protests, immigration raids, corruption allegations and the unshakebale feeling that the nation is about to enter World War 3… It seems the pendulum is swinging back towards left-wing politics.

It appears that the success of Mamdani isn’t so much a vote against Trumpian politics, but more a vote against the stale nothingness of the Democrats top brass – who, while pitching themselves as the progressive option in America’s political system, very seldom action – or even – offer – left-wing policies.

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[+] finitebanjo@lemmy.world -8 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I think it might be, the fact that so many people are talking about these nonexistent democrats that the article gives no examples of might be the punchline.

[–] Goldmage263@sh.itjust.works 7 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Did you... open the news article?

After months of being rubbished by the American media and the Democrat establishment...

Like, yeah they don't name a bunch of names, but it's based in Australia, and examples aren't hard to find.

Mr. Suozzi, whose district covers a sliver of Queens and who endorsed Mr. Cuomo during the primary, said he still had “serious concerns” about Mr. Mamdani, while Ms. Gillen — citing defund the police rhetoric he has since disavowed and his unflinching critiques of Israel — called him “the absolute wrong choice” for New York City.

Source: New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/nyregion/mamdani-democrats-schumer-jeffries.html

[+] finitebanjo@lemmy.world -6 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

You're quoting a separate article in this discussion about this article, kind of misleading to future commenters imo.

Here is Bill Clinton, who also endorsed Cuomo who worked as HUD secretary in the Clinton Admin, congratulating Mamdani:

"Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani on your victory in yesterday’s primary election and a well-run campaign. I’m wishing you much success in November and beyond as you work to bring New Yorkers together to tackle the city’s challenges and shape a stronger, fairer future"

~Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States of America

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

So, now that cuomo, sex pest darling of the centrist establishment, is running as an independent, will you vote blue no matter who?

[–] Goldmage263@sh.itjust.works 5 points 16 hours ago

I guess. I would hope that future commentors can read the first quote from the article and notice I provided a different source to support my point that criticism from other Democrats isn't hard to find.