Can Mamdani's Energetic Campaign Be a Blueprint for Democrats?

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7. Focusing on the cost of living was smart

And he spoke directly to constituents’ concerns and came across as authentic. It was basically the same playbook that made Bernie so competitive in 2016. Hell that’s part of the reason many voted for Trump, claiming he was “real”.

I’m not sold that calling yourself a socialist (democratic or otherwise) will play in most swing districts and states though.

It also helped that Cuomo was a lazy campaigner.