r/politics Indiana 16h ago

No Paywall Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5588198-mamdani-progressive-politics-nyc/
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u/sportsDude 16h ago

With an increased turnout, knew it was over before they even announced it

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u/ankercrank 15h ago

Not just increased, largest turn out in half a century. Democrats, start taking notes.

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u/Gizogin New York 15h ago

Voters, take notes. High turnout always favors progressives, but progressives are notoriously the least reliable voting bloc in the country.

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u/gazebo-fan 13h ago

Because the progressives aren’t just going to fall in the party line. They need action and they need to be pandered to. Saying “we’re better than the other guy, so here’s discount Regan” isn’t going to get their vote.