We have an unprecedented chance to choose a mayor that can prefer workers’ needs.
Each poison has its own antidote. The vivid inaccessibility of New York may face a policy that prints the full -valid working people. The discouraged inertia of the Democratic Party may be abolished by bold new progressive leaders. Trump’s attack on our freedoms can resist the popular movement associated with people where they live. In my opinion, the Merian company Zakhran Mamdani offers New York’s great, if not an unprecedented opportunity to act at all three at the same time.
Almost 100 years ago, in New Yar, the greatest progressive engine of the last century emerged from the ashes of red fear, the roar of the twenties and the great depression. The organizers of the work, city reformers and progressive seams felt repeated failures in the early 20th century, but they continued to organize. When they found the right moment and the right leaders, the magic happened.
Extraordinary human qualities and political skills Franklin Roosevelt and Fiorello guard She created most of what was good and progressive and lasting about New York, our party and our nation. And we can again be on the verge of the golden moment.
Yes, the mayor of this fall, first, are the immediate problems facing our city, and, in particular, the question that is most important for voters: accessibility.
And here is the contrast between Mammani and its main competitor Andrew Kuom the most clear. Kuoma was one of the a architects Today’s very stratified NYC. His bottomless ability to “talk on the left, acting correctly” when the governor gave us the city where the wealth was ruled. Instead of using the wide power of New York, to boldly resolve the availability crisis, Kuoma remained invariably within the limits established by large donors and as usual, politicians.
Mammani strikes their independence from the very forces that were raised and held by Kuom. Only this fact offers hope, but he is married to Mamman’s ability to represent a clear, meaningful vision, pass it with emotions and contact people in neighborhoods throughout the city.
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Mammal Tireless attention Free bus care and rent freeing buses were immediately meaningful for many New York workers. Since his main victory he deepened support in the parts of the city that Initially not supported it“Building a constantly expanding coalition.
Such a combination of personal strengths and political vision is rare, and this makes me think over my own journey. When I was elected mayor in 2013, I knew there was one progressive mayor to completely imitate, and I thought I knew La Guard’s lessons. The older members of my family talked about him with such respect that after his example I felt a mandate for me.
But I understood too late that trying to become the last day La Guardia requires an unpolished message and a widespread presence. This demanded a solid hand on the government’s movement, while constantly connecting the life of the daily New York.
My administration has reached many important progressive goals (Pre-K for all. Paid sick days. Minimum wage 15 dollarsand the end of Bloomberg policy at a stop and a freak). But I often mistaken with good politics for good politics, classic progressive mistake.
I failed to keep my personal connection with many New York as if I installed The presidential application in 2020, which – to create a productive processing of national discussion – to the left of the people in my city, feeling neglected. I carelessly missed one of the Central La Guardia lessons: Always show the people you are on their side.
There is no guarantee that Mammani will manage the way he works, although the quality and sequence of his company certainly give a reason for confidence. But, of course, it gives NYC an opportunity for a political and government reset, which is deeply needed, and what can not expect.
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As for Kuoma, its sullen and negative campaign is the remainder of law and commitment to clinging to the past. It embodies a democratic party on which so many Americans came, the one that tolerates corruption and covers self -government. This is a party that unwittingly gave us Donald Trump’s president, and it is a party that needs to be dramatically changed when we have to stop it.
Zochran Mammani reminds the Democrats we need to be in philosophical and strategic. For decades we have been a party of workers both in style and in essence, and we must be again. Despite his right -hand attempts, Mammani practiced the policy of respect and service to people in herbal roots who recognize new dealers.
I was asked the breathless hosts on the right television, or writes Mammani’s death. My answer: Mammani is a necessary return to our roots. Indeed, I am firmly convinced that when Kamala Harris was talking about the availability in 2024 with the enthusiasm and the tirelessness made by Mammani in 2025, she will become president today.
It is time for New York to offer our favorite, embarrassed nation again, and the fuss and energy only a real New Yorker brings.
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