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,

  • GeneralEmergency@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    But he’s not the right flavour of Democratic Socialist.

    Sorry but it’s four more years of fascism. I don’t make the rules.