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David Gottfried's avatar

Just as Gene Mc Carthy for all intents and purposes won the New Hamphire Primary in 1968 (He was supposed to get 12 percent, so his 42 percent showing was a win), Mamdani can win. A BURNING ISSUE CAN TURN THE TABLES ON SMUG, SELF-SATISFIED INCUMBENTS. Gene did it with Vietnam. Mamdani can to it because the masses are ready to massacre the millionaires -- not necessarily literally

https://davidgottfried.substack.com/p/why-this-jew-supports-mamdani-for

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Dora Mercedes's avatar

Republican who could win across the outer boroughs: Malliotakis. She can bring in ethnic whites, including Latines. I met her in 2012 when she was first running on SI and I don't like her but she's a shrewd politician and has aligned herself with MAGA and I'm sure that appeals to someone in Throgs Neck, Whitestone, Breezy Point, or on SI.

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oneflewover. . .'s avatar

Cheap shot 1960s Hippies. Eff you guys! Anti-Vietnam War movement. Ancient History?

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Jordan Zakarin's avatar

We weren’t taking any shots at the hippies, we were just noting that they were less involved in NYC local politics and organizing on that level than today’s left, which has taken a bottom-up approach in parts of New York.

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oneflewover. . .'s avatar

Ok Gotcha. Sometimes getting old can make one a bit snappy! But still ready to get out and fight the good fight. Hope Mamdani beats the crap outta Cuomo. And thank you guys for all your deep-dive work and sharing as well. In solidarity.

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Jordan Zakarin's avatar

No sweat! Thank you for watching and caring!

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