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MakeThemCry

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23. The voters, particularly in Chevalier 's case

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 09:29 AM

23 hrs ago

Said that they supported her because of Mamdani.

If that isn't kingmaker, then I don't know what that is.

Mamdani has rejuvenated the Democratic Party.

Give him his props, he deserves it.

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

Outside of NYC? RandySF Yesterday #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 Yesterday #10

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

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

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

So do I. OldBaldy1701E 17 hrs ago #34

They all ready started, lol. Emile Yesterday #3

While the DSA cleaned up in NYC RandySF Yesterday #4

In my very red and mostly rural NY district a Progressive wnylib 1 hr ago #43

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

Brad Lander is older than Dan Goldman and has been in one office or another for the past 27 years lapucelle 2 hrs ago #42

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

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

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

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

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

Sure. QueerDuck 23 hrs ago #20

Well, I appreciated it Sympthsical 17 hrs ago #37

You mean the media is doing an instant reaction hot take? EdmondDantes_ 18 hrs ago #33

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

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

K&R orangecrush Yesterday #11

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

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

So happy to see mvd Yesterday #16

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

Nonsense. Raven123 23 hrs ago #21

I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn 23 hrs ago #22

Although Mamdani deserves credit, I think it is a values shift karynnj 21 hrs ago #24

It won't work in most places creeksneakers2 20 hrs ago #25

Feel the same Dee0909 19 hrs ago #29

And in November JBTaurus83 20 hrs ago #26

Correct Dee0909 19 hrs ago #28

I live in PA JBTaurus83 19 hrs ago #30

I don't believe in hashing out fights between moderate and progressive Democrats. gab13by13 20 hrs ago #27

I always support and vote for Democrats . Some Democrats, like Fetterman I don't support. If you look at his Autumn 19 hrs ago #31

All politics is local politics. MineralMan 18 hrs ago #32

I've already seen the call. sheshe2 16 hrs ago #39

Oops. I forgot that. MineralMan 16 hrs ago #40

... sheshe2 15 hrs ago #41

Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan 17 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 17 hrs ago #36

Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements. MineralMan 17 hrs ago #38