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3Hotdogs

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

Reply to MakeThemCry (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 07:50 AM

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Anatolia Mejia was elected in a special election in February.

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Mamdani is now a PROVEN king maker [View all] MakeThemCry 14 hrs ago OP

Outside of NYC? RandySF 14 hrs ago #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 12 hrs ago #10

Labeling anyone a single "kingmaker" completely diminishes the incredible work of the candidates themselves... QueerDuck 13 hrs ago #2

Yeah, but that isn't 'Hollywood' enough for the general population. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 12 hrs ago #9

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

So do I. OldBaldy1701E 5 hrs ago #34

They all ready started, lol. Emile 13 hrs ago #3

While the DSA cleaned up in NYC RandySF 13 hrs ago #4

This was good news for New York. I think voters are ready for a new generation and a new philosophy. Lonestarblue 13 hrs ago #5

We already have a "king" and don't need another one. democrank 12 hrs ago #6

Not sure one day qualifies him for "kingmaker". 3_Limes 12 hrs ago #7

The OP is not the only one using that description (FWIW) Celerity 12 hrs ago #13

Tu Quoque Variation. Argumentum ad Populum. And of course my favorite... QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #17

Your examples only apply to someone actually making an logical argument or claim. I was only pointing out Celerity 11 hrs ago #18

Sure. QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #20

Well, I appreciated it Sympthsical 4 hrs ago #37

You mean the media is doing an instant reaction hot take? EdmondDantes_ 5 hrs ago #33

The voters, particularly in Chevalier 's case MakeThemCry 10 hrs ago #23

Others attributing this to stance on Gaza and the genocide... complicated JT45242 12 hrs ago #8

K&R orangecrush 12 hrs ago #11

T'aint nuthin.- - N.J. - We got one of them Socialist Democrats in Congress. And in my district. 3Hotdogs 12 hrs ago #14

A "king maker" is crucial to the rise of someone *more powerful than themselves* muriel_volestrangler 11 hrs ago #15

So happy to see mvd 11 hrs ago #16

"Kingmaker" is an embarrassing, cringe worthy term. FascismIsDeath 11 hrs ago #19

Nonsense. Raven123 11 hrs ago #21

I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn 10 hrs ago #22

Although Mamdani deserves credit, I think it is a values shift karynnj 8 hrs ago #24

It won't work in most places creeksneakers2 7 hrs ago #25

Feel the same Dee0909 7 hrs ago #29

And in November JBTaurus83 7 hrs ago #26

Correct Dee0909 7 hrs ago #28

I live in PA JBTaurus83 7 hrs ago #30

I don't believe in hashing out fights between moderate and progressive Democrats. gab13by13 7 hrs ago #27

I always support and vote for Democrats . Some Democrats, like Fetterman I don't support. If you look at his Autumn 6 hrs ago #31

All politics is local politics. MineralMan 5 hrs ago #32

I've already seen the call. sheshe2 4 hrs ago #39

Oops. I forgot that. MineralMan 3 hrs ago #40

... sheshe2 2 hrs ago #41

Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan 4 hrs ago #35

he is a politician doing what politicians do lol. I think NYC has an overinflated view of its own value nt msongs 4 hrs ago #36

Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements. MineralMan 4 hrs ago #38