Mamdani’s NYC Victory Brings Old Fears and New Energy to the Center Stage
Description
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the extreme reactions seen following Zoran Mamdani’s New York City mayor election victory, including how many in the media and politics (including Republicans and even some Democrats) have been freaking out, and consider what factors may be driving it. The guys also take a look at the enthusiasm from Mamdani’s supporters and how Mamdani will need to navigate the heightened expectations and potential for disappointment that they bring over the course of his term.
Zohran Mamdani took on the entire political establishment — and won (Salon)
Why the media (not just MAGA) is freaked out over Mamdani (Margaret Sullivan Substack)
'Holy S**t!': Jordan Klepper Totally Delights Over Right-Wing Mamdani Freak-Out (Huff Post)
United States
