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MineralMan

(152,030 posts)
38. Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements.
Wed Jun 24, 2026, 03:20 PM
9 hrs ago

Somehow, three districts out of all the districts across the country are supposed to carry so much weight that they overbalance the rest. That's a mistake that leads to overstated expectations. Those three districts are pretty much guaranteed to go to progressive candidates, generally, so they were safe for Mamdani's endorsements.

The other districts in New York City aren't that progressive in nature, so he wisely didn't make endorsements in those, and those districts are not even mentioned in these articles and posts. They're still very important districts and there is interesting news from fhem as well. It's irrelevant to the goals of some Democrats, though, so we don't hear about them much.

For example

"The only grandson of John F. Kennedy hoped to carry on his family's legacy from within the halls of Congress, but ultimately fell short to establishment darling Micah Lasher in a crowded Democratic primary"

https://people.com/jack-schlossberg-loses-house-race-ny-12-primary-12003722

We didn't hear about that in this post on DU. Nothing wrong with that, but It's also important to see a broader perspective, even from a single city in a single state.

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Mamdani is now a PROVEN king maker [View all] MakeThemCry 18 hrs ago OP
Outside of NYC? RandySF 18 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 17 hrs ago #5
We already have a "king" and don't need another one. democrank 17 hrs ago #6
Not sure one day qualifies him for "kingmaker". 3_Limes 17 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 17 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 16 hrs ago #14
A "king maker" is crucial to the rise of someone *more powerful than themselves* muriel_volestrangler 16 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 15 hrs ago #21
I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn 15 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 7 hrs ago #41
Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan 9 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
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