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Dee0909

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28. Correct

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 12:36 PM

14 hrs ago

As an old person I realized this is not a popular opinion. However.
What's good for New York is really not good for the rest of the Country!

It gives the republican party and the GOP
Ammunition to say that Democrats are Socialists. Which might sound good to some people? The people of New York in some cases were young people. But it does not sound good in places that we need to win like Iowa, Texas and Pennsylvania.

Everybody wants change but not at the expense of the Republicans keeping control of this Government.

New York City is not indicative of the rest of the Country.

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Mamdani is now a PROVEN king maker [View all] MakeThemCry 21 hrs ago OP

Outside of NYC? RandySF 21 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 19 hrs ago #10

Labeling anyone a single "kingmaker" completely diminishes the incredible work of the candidates themselves... QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #2

Yeah, but that isn't 'Hollywood' enough for the general population. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 19 hrs ago #9

Hollywood...good analogy. Biblical might work too. I prefer hard work, smart strategy, & less reliance on "saviors". QueerDuck 19 hrs ago #12

So do I. OldBaldy1701E 12 hrs ago #34

They all ready started, lol. Emile 20 hrs ago #3

While the DSA cleaned up in NYC RandySF 20 hrs ago #4

This was good news for New York. I think voters are ready for a new generation and a new philosophy. Lonestarblue 20 hrs ago #5

We already have a "king" and don't need another one. democrank 20 hrs ago #6

Not sure one day qualifies him for "kingmaker". 3_Limes 19 hrs ago #7

The OP is not the only one using that description (FWIW) Celerity 19 hrs ago #13

Tu Quoque Variation. Argumentum ad Populum. And of course my favorite... QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #17

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

Sure. QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #20

Well, I appreciated it Sympthsical 11 hrs ago #37

You mean the media is doing an instant reaction hot take? EdmondDantes_ 12 hrs ago #33

The voters, particularly in Chevalier 's case MakeThemCry 17 hrs ago #23

Others attributing this to stance on Gaza and the genocide... complicated JT45242 19 hrs ago #8

K&R orangecrush 19 hrs ago #11

T'aint nuthin.- - N.J. - We got one of them Socialist Democrats in Congress. And in my district. 3Hotdogs 19 hrs ago #14

A "king maker" is crucial to the rise of someone *more powerful than themselves* muriel_volestrangler 18 hrs ago #15

So happy to see mvd 18 hrs ago #16

"Kingmaker" is an embarrassing, cringe worthy term. FascismIsDeath 18 hrs ago #19

Nonsense. Raven123 18 hrs ago #21

I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn 17 hrs ago #22

Although Mamdani deserves credit, I think it is a values shift karynnj 15 hrs ago #24

It won't work in most places creeksneakers2 14 hrs ago #25

Feel the same Dee0909 14 hrs ago #29

And in November JBTaurus83 14 hrs ago #26

Correct Dee0909 14 hrs ago #28

I live in PA JBTaurus83 14 hrs ago #30

I don't believe in hashing out fights between moderate and progressive Democrats. gab13by13 14 hrs ago #27

I always support and vote for Democrats . Some Democrats, like Fetterman I don't support. If you look at his Autumn 13 hrs ago #31

All politics is local politics. MineralMan 12 hrs ago #32

I've already seen the call. sheshe2 11 hrs ago #39

Oops. I forgot that. MineralMan 10 hrs ago #40

... sheshe2 10 hrs ago #41

Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan 12 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 11 hrs ago #36

Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements. MineralMan 11 hrs ago #38