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In reply to the discussion: Zohran Mamdani's Win Is the Beginning of the End of the Old Democratic Party [View all]
AZProgressive
(29,929 posts)45. He won the primary
Did you know Cuomo either tried or did cut medicaid for his own state long before the "Big Beautiful Bill"?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/governor-andrew-cuomo-new-york-budget-cuts-medicaid-coronavirus-pandemic_n_5e86b371c5b6a9491833f612
I think most neighborhoods voted for Mamdani. I voted blue no matter who even though Bernie Sanders lost the primary, it is time for others to do the same.
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Zohran Mamdani's Win Is the Beginning of the End of the Old Democratic Party [View all]
Omaha Steve
Jun 2025
OP
Insane to want to stay with Adams and Mamdani beat Cuomo fair and square. The people voted for
Pisces
Jun 2025
#2
Us doing things so right wingers wouldn't be mad has done SO much for us.
Cuthbert Allgood
Jun 2025
#62
The "panicked thrashing of a dying beast" -- always absurd adolescent dramatics and stunning arrogance.
betsuni
Jun 2025
#38
No conspiracy theory hysterics of RIGGED MONEY CORRUPT DONOR CLASS BILLIONAIRES OLIGARCHS
betsuni
Jun 2025
#104
Agreed! I think it's an over-reaction and an over-estimation. "Counting one's chickens before they hatch" ...
Oopsie Daisy
Jun 2025
#19
Let's start with what the problem actually is - NYC has a problematic property tax code that is unfair to minorities.
tulipsandroses
Jun 2025
#54
He doesn't need to mention the lawsuit specifically. It's an ongoing problem for decades.
tulipsandroses
Jun 2025
#80
Sigh, This is going in several directions when the issue I am responding to is NYC's Property Tax System unfairness to .
tulipsandroses
Jun 2025
#91
NYC has an antiquated property tax code, and it can result in multimillionaires like Chris Hays not paying a fair share
lapucelle
Jun 2025
#86
Watch this video, to understand the issue. The NY Property tax is a clusterfukk and there is a racial component to it.
tulipsandroses
Jun 2025
#59
Yeah, Reagan and Thatcher were neoliberals. Ridiculous hit job on Obama et cetera. Author
emulatorloo
Jun 2025
#47
Redefinition of neoliberal as meaningless insult to bash Democrats as both sides capitalists (capitalism bad).
betsuni
Jun 2025
#58
Yes deliver us from the horror of actually winning presidential elections.
BannonsLiver
Jun 2025
#107
Yes, the time is WAY overdue!! I know which side I'm pickin... the same one I've gone with my whole life.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2025
#55
I hope. But it's amazing to see the fear - Oh no - the Rs will stain every D with his platform. Oh gee - I wish every
Nanjeanne
Jun 2025
#13
Mamdani is a tough read at this point. He's relatively new to politics, so the voting record is thin.
lapucelle
Jun 2025
#89
Maher's a libertarian, not a Democrat. And an asshole. Now he's apparently a Trump lover.
emulatorloo
Jun 2025
#66
"Zohran Mamdani's Win Is the Beginning of the End of the Old Democratic Party"
LudwigPastorius
Jun 2025
#69
Dear Universe, make it so! Time for some new blood, new ideas, new energy.
mucholderthandirt
Jun 2025
#85