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Don't be an idiot.

Except that IS the reason we like him. Why did you think?

I completely agree—it's time for @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to be replaced.

He loves the city, wants every resident to love the city, and cares about filling potholes as well as instituting free child care. He's a great communicator AND wants to do the work.

Let's hope Mamdani can keep up the energy and focus through both terms.

A marked difference in how mayors & Governors can be kind & use their offices to give positive PR for their city and state. It does affect how citizens view where they live, how they have hope despite the troubles. Trump uses all that free PR to make a majority in the USA feel bad about life

enjoys the work and focusses on better outcomes for ordinary working people. It’s astounding how the democrats haven’t realised that not doing that resulted in Trump

As a NYer living in MA I was thinking about a Guardian article mentioning Netanyahu plans to take down Mamdani in a UN speech (smfh) then considering how blessed the city is to have ZM rather than AC!

Same, or worse if you ask me… Mamdummies = the counter-Trump cult 🥸

Also that he seems to actually like NYC!

he’s single-handedly counter programming 40 years of Ronald “ The government is the problem” Reagan. Finally

It seems to me that it also helps that he came onto office without the huge weight of “owing” a ton of people favors. He is able to cut through all the BS and just get things done!

100% this. He’s working and doing his job, that’s why when he speaks I listen. It doesn’t sound like mush regurgitated from some vulture consultants. He has the interesting insights of someone deeply in the weeds of managing NYC.

Agreed. Adams enjoyed being among the people to be celebrated. Mamdani gets celebrated but that’s not why he’s among the people. Like Mayor Pete, he seems to enjoy the work of being the Mayor more than the title.

Just like any politician and most of the press, he loves kissing trump's big fat fascist ass.

SO MANY of the people in government seem to not think their job has any point. It's like Ron Swanson without the heart. They're just there to collect a paycheck - and they're the policymakers! Mamdani brings a "I'm not saving anything for the swim back" energy to being mayor, and it's amazing.

He really brings this energy. Except without the grumpiness.

with the PM of Norway, and I couldn't IMAGINE Adams doing that. He seemed joyful and happy and it's infectious. Clearly Mr. Støre was smiling and enjoying meeting these little 4-5 year old kids.

Those questions should have been asked 100 years ago.

Agree

Weberian theory of public service - actually wanting to serve a greater good, not merely enrich yourself.

I'm not from NY but I too have noticed that he genuinely seems to enjoy his work. He seems like such a good person and I don't say that lightly about any politician. Mamdani is incredibly refreshing in today's political hellscape. He gives me a little bit of faith that maybe things can get better.

And that’s why Trump is such a fan girl around him

He delivers 👍

Obviously shades of gray are involved, but there are leaders and hacks. Leaders build trust with voters so that they can be the bearer of bad news if need be. Hacks are exposed when waters get rough and we are seeing a lot of that now.

Would you broadcast plans? I’d be planning like mad and being very quiet about it. They can’t attack for the next 40 days if they don’t know.

Couldn't agree more. He is a model of what they need to do. To me he doesn't seem to be very ideologically driven, just laser focused on how to solve the problems ordinary people face

I have been a political junkie for over 40 years. I 100% agree with you the man knows how to do politics of the people

That is simply not how it works in the US. The GOP will *never* deliver that future.

You are correct, thx!

This is not new. Mamdani didn't re-invent the wheel. Maybe you were too young to remember when Al Gore trimmed down government, or the creation of the CFPB, or when the Biden administration went after bullshit fees. Even Obamacare was a way to make government work for the people.

Taking absolutely nothing away from Zohran Mamdani's bona fides in governance to say that being photogenic, humorous, and displaying great ease around people doesn't hurt. Image, policy, and personality -- he's the Trifecta of politicians. And besides that, he seems to be an excellent manager.

@mayor.nyc.gov almost refuses to allow citizens to let the government run on autopilot. He is consistently in public spaces letting them know what he is doing. He actually demands and appreciates the public’s feedback!

So, I do not think Mamdani is "the future of the Democratic Party." But he is very smart, and Dems should be learning from him. Smith got a lot of good stuff done for working people due to the qualities I noted above. Mamdani is the same.

Fair point. He is a significant early 20th figure who is largely forgotten I think.

Uhh, yes, I know that. That is one reason among several that I don't see him as "The future of the Democratic Party." But he is a very smart guy.

Totally agree. Couldn’t agree more he knows exactly what he’s doing and he’s doing it very well.

Also, not being eligible as a presidential candidate is a superpower. EVERY NYC mayor dating back to Rudy has had presidential aspirations, and, thus, was compromised in some way. Mamdani is focused on responsive leadership and effective governance.

Mamdani is the EV of politics. Everyone else is running on gas

Looks finished now -- It's on Kinzinger's substack. www.adamkinzinger.com/p/zohran-mam...

For some self-proclaimed Democrats this is like the kiss of death. "What, a Republican likes him and speaks well of him? He must be a sell out, just like when Kamala campaigned with Liz Cheney."

Backed by his ACTIONS!

Kinzinger's point: Mamdani's credentials as a progressive are so firmly established that he can argue for what might normally be called "right-leaning" policies without being accused of selling out. See: "Only Nixon could go to China."

Figure out what people need and get it for them. Fill potholes, shovel snow, provide more affordable daycare, open stores in food deserts, and figure out how to get the filthy rich pied-a-terre crowd to pay their fair share to make whole city livable. Even the neighborhoods with (gasp!) no doormen!

You voted with Trump 90% of the time

I'd like to see Bernie Sanders as a de facto leader too!

3/ This is what Mamdani does better than anyone since FDR. Democrats from across the spectrum would benefit from learning how Mayor Mamdani communicates with people and follows through on promises. A leader who is wildly approved in Manhattan and Bronx, above water in Brooklyn...

You’d think more politicians would makes them look good I love to problem solve

With all due- have you changed your party affiliation or are you just a never Trump Republican. Either way, you’re new here & your input… doesn’t matter.

Political journalists only notice politicians who are telegenic and charismatic, except when they recognize those who give off signals of what’s considered label-bending political pragmatism.

Nailed it. Dismantling government capacity is actually the tradecraft of the right (chainsaw). Why should the left (to the extent that there’s one in the US) be coy about it? He learned an important trick from Bernie: call yourself a socialist whether it’s true or not. Defangs the other side.

Jesus Bleeding Christ! He's just the Mayor. What are you talking about? Means of production....like seriously?

Fingers crossed for guillotinings 🤞

He LOVES New York City! That’s one thing that stood out to me in every moment of his campaign. He absolutely adores ❤️ the place and the people who live there.

Indeed, there are many unfortunates out there.

Thanks, but we're not taking any advice from a Republican who voted with the racist rapist insurrectionist pedophile 96% of the time. Have a great day!

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Anything is better than the milk toast we have now.

Too bad most of the party are puppets of zionist AIPAC. They will do ANYTHING, and commit/allow any atrocity, to keep their wealth and power. Vote Blue won't fit anything if the zionists are not fired.

I have

In all fairness, it isn't very difficult to compliment Donald backhandedly. Christ, you could tell Donald that "people are saying that men with long red ties have huge dicks" and he'd fall the closest thing to in love he could with you.

Looking for a new kind of politician and a new system. Mamdani is full of joy in doing what he does. He joins and meets the ppl where they are. I am sure he makes mistakes as we all do but those will be understood if he continues on his path. I just like what he is doing and him.

I hope so.

He is the kind of "politician" we have been waiting for...

How can ya not love him? Common sense, helps the people who pay their taxes. Maintains infrastructure, responsible. I only wish we had more like him.

He’s been a breath of fresh air. It’s all in the presentation and he has that gift of understanding that communication, timing and straight up passion is critical. He is the future. I wish he could be president. But hey, if numb nuts can rewrite the constitution, then we can too. Mamdani2032🇺🇸

I agree. We need younger people running our Government. There should be a mandatory retirement. I’m 70. Generations Jones. Born between Boomers and Generation X. I consider that my Dad was a Boomer. I don’t like all the Generational Divide and labels. We all need to band together. No matter what!

...and the future of the Republican Party is prison.

He has the It factor that I wish AOC or Bernie had.

🤞🏻

Agreed!!

Sure. That's what Kool-aid does to your brain. 🙄

Who knew that listening to focus groups 24/7 wasn't governing!

I agree.

When push comes to shove, Kinsinger is a Republican.

incumbents will demonize anyone who wants change, because even the hint of change towards equity feels like oppression to them. If they can't have it all, and i mean ALL, then they feel victimized. That's what self-righteous greed of unfettered capitalism does to the ones at the top.

I really like Mamdani, in repect to his approach to fixing the simple obstacles to New Yorkers everyday lives. Attention to detail.

The best breath of fresh air the US has had, in a long time..

I have the deepest respect for your actions ever since 1/6.

Refreshing at that.

PS block and move on. Bluesky wisdom.

Agree and I’m happy with it

He’s one of them - and not in a singular sense.

Absolutely‼️Totally‼️No Doubt‼️

I agree with your statement and your reasoning. And I hope you are right.

A naturalized U.S. citizen cannot become president, so no. Like Schwarzenegger in his time, he will be forgotten. (Schwarzenegger will never be forgotten as an actor.)

As a foreigner, watching US politics, it strikes me he has an unusual attitude to his constituents. He appears to be working for all of them 😁 He's not sitting at a desk asleep, he's getting on with the job. No infantile name calling ; no mocking the weak ; he allows the press to criticise 😁😁

And he is under 70…

Netanyahu condemned him. He'll never get a better endorsement.

I think Mamdani, Ossoff, and Talarico are the Democratic Party of the future.

I hope you're right! We need more progressive thinking if the party is to progress. Clinton's moves to the right just set us on a path to corporate obedience.

He's the kind of public servant Jefferson envisioned: a natural aristocracy based on talent & virtue. He is engaged. He cares. He listens. He's out there w residents. He responds quickly 2 everyday concerns. Of course Mayor is not Congress. Until we deal w the wedge of money, I'm not hopeful.

We are in total agreement. Mayor Mamdani is the ideal POTUS

youtu.be/c0ad_dpr-xA?... Donna get the tissues ready...xo