New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, once a figure of contention among leaders from both major political parties, has seen a remarkable surge in his political standing just six months into office.

The 34-year-old democratic socialist, a prominent figure on the progressive left, has garnered unexpected praise from both Donald Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

He has also emerged as the face of the region's sports renaissance. Now, days before New York's primary elections,

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[–] 26 points 2 months ago* (16 children)

I'm not partial to some of his politics, but he seems like a genuinely good guy. Both parties need more good and young guys and gals, Republicans most of all, but Democrats too.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 months ago (11 children)

    With enough people like Mamdani, we could finally advance beyond a two party system.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago (6 children)

    Not if it's still FPTP. Spoiler effect is too strong, more split "left" means right wins

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    Explains why NYC elected Mamdani with ranked choice voting, then! Any candidate in favor of FPTP wants the right to win.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (3 children)

    Mamdani only won 50%…..in NEW YORK CITY.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Oh, so we can get even less shit passed through Congress?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

    Any chance you could share which of his politics you find disagreeable? Is it his views on the genocide that pissrael is comitting in Palestine?

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