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democrank

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6. We already have a "king" and don't need another one.

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 06:55 AM

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Mamdani is now a PROVEN king maker [View all] MakeThemCry Wednesday OP

Outside of NYC? RandySF Wednesday #1

It will be interesting to see exactly which one of these seats Mamdani will run for when his term as mayor is over. lapucelle Wednesday #10

Labeling anyone a single "kingmaker" completely diminishes the incredible work of the candidates themselves... QueerDuck Wednesday #2

Yeah, but that isn't 'Hollywood' enough for the general population. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #9

Hollywood...good analogy. Biblical might work too. I prefer hard work, smart strategy, & less reliance on "saviors". QueerDuck Wednesday #12

So do I. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #34

They all ready started, lol. Emile Wednesday #3

While the DSA cleaned up in NYC RandySF Wednesday #4

In my very red and mostly rural NY district a Progressive wnylib Yesterday #43

This was good news for New York. I think voters are ready for a new generation and a new philosophy. Lonestarblue Wednesday #5

Brad Lander is older than Dan Goldman and has been in one office or another for the past 27 years lapucelle Yesterday #42

We already have a "king" and don't need another one. democrank Wednesday #6

Not sure one day qualifies him for "kingmaker". 3_Limes Wednesday #7

The OP is not the only one using that description (FWIW) Celerity Wednesday #13

Tu Quoque Variation. Argumentum ad Populum. And of course my favorite... QueerDuck Wednesday #17

Your examples only apply to someone actually making an logical argument or claim. I was only pointing out Celerity Wednesday #18

Sure. QueerDuck Wednesday #20

Well, I appreciated it Sympthsical Wednesday #37

You mean the media is doing an instant reaction hot take? EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #33

The voters, particularly in Chevalier 's case MakeThemCry Wednesday #23

Others attributing this to stance on Gaza and the genocide... complicated JT45242 Wednesday #8

K&R orangecrush Wednesday #11

T'aint nuthin.- - N.J. - We got one of them Socialist Democrats in Congress. And in my district. 3Hotdogs Wednesday #14

A "king maker" is crucial to the rise of someone *more powerful than themselves* muriel_volestrangler Wednesday #15

So happy to see mvd Wednesday #16

"Kingmaker" is an embarrassing, cringe worthy term. FascismIsDeath Wednesday #19

Nonsense. Raven123 Wednesday #21

I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn Wednesday #22

Although Mamdani deserves credit, I think it is a values shift karynnj Wednesday #24

It won't work in most places creeksneakers2 Wednesday #25

Feel the same Dee0909 Wednesday #29

And in November JBTaurus83 Wednesday #26

Correct Dee0909 Wednesday #28

I live in PA JBTaurus83 Wednesday #30

I don't believe in hashing out fights between moderate and progressive Democrats. gab13by13 Wednesday #27

I always support and vote for Democrats . Some Democrats, like Fetterman I don't support. If you look at his Autumn Wednesday #31

All politics is local politics. MineralMan Wednesday #32

I've already seen the call. sheshe2 Wednesday #39

Oops. I forgot that. MineralMan Wednesday #40

... sheshe2 Wednesday #41

Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan Wednesday #35

he is a politician doing what politicians do lol. I think NYC has an overinflated view of its own value nt msongs Wednesday #36

Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements. MineralMan Wednesday #38