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Quiet Em

(2,094 posts)
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:47 PM Jun 30

I like Zohran Mamdani

and I like how he is inspiring young voters. I smiled when my yougest daughter, 26, as me when the early voting for our primary was a few weeks ago. I immediately knew she was asking because she had been following the excitement around Zohran. But I told her we are not in the city so we don't vote for their mayor. There was actually nothing for us to vote for in our primary because the only race on our ballot was a Republican primary for Town Justice.

I read up on Zohran's parents and I think they are pretty terrific too. Intelligent, kind, compassionate.

What I don't like is that some of his supporters are using him as a means to attack the Democratic Party and Democrats. That's a turnoff. I want Mamdani to win the general election, but if some Democratic voters are turned off by these divisive attacks, it will make it harder for him.

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I like Zohran Mamdani (Original Post) Quiet Em Jun 30 OP
It's incredible how much the youth vote was energized by Zohran's candidacy Uncle Joe Jun 30 #1
It truly is incredible. Quiet Em Jun 30 #2
Yes, I have a 19-year-old nephew who was highly motivated to go with his father, my brother-in-law & vote Zo!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 30 #36
Your daughter thought she could vote for mayor for a city you don't live in? MichMan Jun 30 #3
I'm sure she knew. She was just very excited to follow his campaign, Quiet Em Jun 30 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan Jun 30 #5
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If that is your reaction to my post Quiet Em Jun 30 #23
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She certainly can vote, with her checkbook. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 30 #12
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Islam? I hope religion never becomes part of our RubyRose Jun 30 #7
You mean something like this Blue Full Moon Jun 30 #9
Brand new poster using those two words together AZProgressive Jun 30 #10
How many Muslims do you actually know? markpkessinger Jun 30 #16
Pretty sure the poster is noting that the U.S. is not a theocracy as they note no religions should be part of the govt. emulatorloo Jun 30 #17
The person was objecting to all religion JI7 Jun 30 #24
Bye, troll Diraven Jun 30 #34
lol. I wouldn't count on that. Nixie Jun 30 #8
No. We need to leave Islam out of it. AND Judaism. AND Christianity. AND any other religion. ms liberty Jun 30 #15
LOL writerJT Jun 30 #18
Certainly working great in Iran JI7 Jun 30 #21
All you have to do is to look at rental costs in NYC to understand why Mamdani got the youth votes. Gimpyknee Jun 30 #11
Yeah, rent is insane where we are too. Quiet Em Jun 30 #25
Lets try to stay united in these tough times. Wonderful post. Thank you!! SSJVegeta Jun 30 #13
Ah, concern ... n/t TBF Jun 30 #14
I like him too. He ran a very good campaign. He will be good for NYC I think. emulatorloo Jun 30 #19
I don't know about him... CapnSteve Jun 30 #20
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Hello and goodbye. johnp3907 Jun 30 #30
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Well that troll didn't last long. Emile Jun 30 #35
If he does a good job he can run for governor JI7 Jun 30 #27
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What I don't like is big money influence slandering this candidate. Emile Jun 30 #28
Most of the big money influencers are completely out of touch Quiet Em Jun 30 #33

Uncle Joe

(62,363 posts)
1. It's incredible how much the youth vote was energized by Zohran's candidacy
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:50 PM
Jun 30


Thanks for the thread Quiet Em

Quiet Em

(2,094 posts)
2. It truly is incredible.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:56 PM
Jun 30

The excitement and enthusiasm Zohran is getting from the younger voters truly warms my heart.

InAbLuEsTaTe

(25,393 posts)
36. Yes, I have a 19-year-old nephew who was highly motivated to go with his father, my brother-in-law & vote Zo!!
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 05:25 PM
Jun 30

Quiet Em

(2,094 posts)
4. I'm sure she knew. She was just very excited to follow his campaign,
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 03:04 PM
Jun 30

the early vote numbers and news. She had the primary on her mind.

My daughter is not any of your concern or business.

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Quiet Em

(2,094 posts)
23. If that is your reaction to my post
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:52 PM
Jun 30

I have no intention of ever interacting with you again.

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AZProgressive

(29,699 posts)
10. Brand new poster using those two words together
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 03:34 PM
Jun 30

I think Mamdani even supports trans rights so far from a fundamentalist.

Democratic socialism is okay but I'm suspicious of a new poster using the similar 2 words the right used to describe Obama. The right accused Obama of wanting to install a Muslim/Marxist/Socialist government but they were so out of touch with reality which I think the poster you replied to also lost touch with reality.

markpkessinger

(8,809 posts)
16. How many Muslims do you actually know?
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:09 PM
Jun 30

Muslims come in many varieties. Sure, there are Muslim fundamentalists. There are also very secular Muslims. You shouldn't paint any -- ANY -- religion with so broad a brush!

emulatorloo

(46,010 posts)
17. Pretty sure the poster is noting that the U.S. is not a theocracy as they note no religions should be part of the govt.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:19 PM
Jun 30

This is what they wrote:

I hope religion never becomes part of Government no matter what brand.

JI7

(92,333 posts)
24. The person was objecting to all religion
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:53 PM
Jun 30

People can have their religion as a personal thing but none of it should be part of government .

ms liberty

(10,401 posts)
15. No. We need to leave Islam out of it. AND Judaism. AND Christianity. AND any other religion.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:00 PM
Jun 30

We are a Secular nation whose citizens are free to choose a religion or no religion as they desire, free from interference from our government.

JI7

(92,333 posts)
21. Certainly working great in Iran
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:48 PM
Jun 30

Also Brandon Johnson in Chicago is a failure and he socialist.

Gimpyknee

(358 posts)
11. All you have to do is to look at rental costs in NYC to understand why Mamdani got the youth votes.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 03:51 PM
Jun 30

CapnSteve

(338 posts)
20. I don't know about him...
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:44 PM
Jun 30

…but if MAGA and the convicted felon don’t like him, that is good enough for me.

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Quiet Em

(2,094 posts)
33. Most of the big money influencers are completely out of touch
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 05:13 PM
Jun 30

and not anywhere near where the voters are.

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