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MineralMan

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32. All politics is local politics.

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 02:17 PM

10 hrs ago

These primary victories reflect a local area in NYC. The voters there are apparently looking for the candidates characteristics where they vote.

The same three candidates would have lost in many other congressional districts in New York and in other states.

You win where you are. That is no guarantee of winning elsewhere.

Next, we'll start hearing Mamdani in 2028! I certainly hope not. He was elected to a different office. Let him do what he can in that office. We'll see how he performs.

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Mamdani is now a PROVEN king maker [View all] MakeThemCry 19 hrs ago OP

Outside of NYC? RandySF 19 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 17 hrs ago #10

Labeling anyone a single "kingmaker" completely diminishes the incredible work of the candidates themselves... QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #2

Yeah, but that isn't 'Hollywood' enough for the general population. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 17 hrs ago #9

Hollywood...good analogy. Biblical might work too. I prefer hard work, smart strategy, & less reliance on "saviors". QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #12

So do I. OldBaldy1701E 10 hrs ago #34

They all ready started, lol. Emile 18 hrs ago #3

While the DSA cleaned up in NYC RandySF 18 hrs ago #4

This was good news for New York. I think voters are ready for a new generation and a new philosophy. Lonestarblue 18 hrs ago #5

We already have a "king" and don't need another one. democrank 18 hrs ago #6

Not sure one day qualifies him for "kingmaker". 3_Limes 18 hrs ago #7

The OP is not the only one using that description (FWIW) Celerity 17 hrs ago #13

Tu Quoque Variation. Argumentum ad Populum. And of course my favorite... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #17

Your examples only apply to someone actually making an logical argument or claim. I was only pointing out Celerity 16 hrs ago #18

Sure. QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #20

Well, I appreciated it Sympthsical 9 hrs ago #37

You mean the media is doing an instant reaction hot take? EdmondDantes_ 10 hrs ago #33

The voters, particularly in Chevalier 's case MakeThemCry 15 hrs ago #23

Others attributing this to stance on Gaza and the genocide... complicated JT45242 18 hrs ago #8

K&R orangecrush 17 hrs ago #11

T'aint nuthin.- - N.J. - We got one of them Socialist Democrats in Congress. And in my district. 3Hotdogs 17 hrs ago #14

A "king maker" is crucial to the rise of someone *more powerful than themselves* muriel_volestrangler 17 hrs ago #15

So happy to see mvd 16 hrs ago #16

"Kingmaker" is an embarrassing, cringe worthy term. FascismIsDeath 16 hrs ago #19

Nonsense. Raven123 16 hrs ago #21

I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn 16 hrs ago #22

Although Mamdani deserves credit, I think it is a values shift karynnj 13 hrs ago #24

It won't work in most places creeksneakers2 12 hrs ago #25

Feel the same Dee0909 12 hrs ago #29

And in November JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #26

Correct Dee0909 12 hrs ago #28

I live in PA JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #30

I don't believe in hashing out fights between moderate and progressive Democrats. gab13by13 12 hrs ago #27

I always support and vote for Democrats . Some Democrats, like Fetterman I don't support. If you look at his Autumn 11 hrs ago #31

All politics is local politics. MineralMan 10 hrs ago #32

I've already seen the call. sheshe2 9 hrs ago #39

Oops. I forgot that. MineralMan 8 hrs ago #40

... sheshe2 8 hrs ago #41

Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan 10 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 9 hrs ago #36

Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements. MineralMan 9 hrs ago #38