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MadameButterfly

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47. There are serious repercussions if it's anyone but Mamdani

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 01:49 PM

Jul 4

Not just because I like Mamdani (I do!)
But because Adams is a crook and a Trump pawn, Cuomo was thrown out of office for reasons that remain and we could have him muddying the waters in a future presidential election--the rest of the country aware of his famous name but not his flaws. His election would force Dems to excuse sexual harrassment and essentially silence us on the subject in relatlon to Trump. Then there is Sliwa--ugh.

I agree that Mamdani's election is not a given. That is why Dem leaders need to support him, not add to the discrimination he already faces. It could make the difference. Note that Mark Green was heavily favored to beat BLoomberg, but failed in part because of Democratic infighting. The Ferrerra campaign accused Mark Green of racism over some flyers he was later proven not to have produced. This and the change in primary date because of 9/11 drained Green's resources while Bloomberg spent exponentially more money than had ever been spent in any mayoral election in history.

For Dems who don't like how Progressive Mamdani is, they should consider whether that is worse than the alternatives.
Mamdani won't be able to pass much of his Progressive agenda. He'll make some things happen, but it won't be as dramatic as many fear (and some of us wish). He will at this critical moment inspire, lead, and infuse optimism, compassion and vision into our politics. He'll fire up young people, and shine as a contrast to the Republicans and Trump.

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TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani [View all] boston bean Jun 30 OP

I agree newdeal2 Jun 30 #1

The DOJ may open a denaturalization investigation into him. Now that would be something boston bean Jun 30 #2

RWers really want Adams to stay................ Lovie777 Jun 30 #4

NYC will decide this. boston bean Jun 30 #6

If it's up to NYC MadameButterfly Jun 30 #20

I do not care. boston bean Jun 30 #23

It definitely won't amount to nothing MadameButterfly Jun 30 #22

Tell that to the big money influencers who are attacking Emile Jun 30 #3

Don't play into the big money players hands. boston bean Jun 30 #5

I co-sign this JustAnotherGen Jun 30 #17

They are distracting and dividing us Easterncedar Jun 30 #7

Bingo. The usual suspects of course. paleotn Jun 30 #12

Pardon my ignorance. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 30 #15

Here is a perfect example, a RW talking points-employing, divisive as hell hit job from one of our own elected Dems: Celerity Jul 1 #36

This. All I care about is seeing fascism crushed into the finest of dust particles, or we're beyond fucked. Karasu Jun 30 #8

And get the hell behind New York City Democrats! Don't believe divisive corporate news hype! ancianita Jun 30 #9

Seriously! It's bizarre. paleotn Jun 30 #10

not negligible MadameButterfly Jun 30 #18

Defines NYC Dems. paleotn Jul 1 #30

Is Kirsten Gillebrand a NYC Dem? MadameButterfly Jul 1 #33

This is how I feel. I just don't care. NYC's business isn't mine. Wingus Dingus Jun 30 #21

That Wingo is the problem. True Blue American Jul 1 #26

Fascists are burning it to the ground. NYC is refusing to burn. thought crime Jul 2 #40

Thank you! MadameButterfly Jul 4 #46

We can walk and chew gum MadameButterfly Jun 30 #11

I agree True Blue American Jul 1 #25

Well said, thank you boston bean. ZDU Jun 30 #13

I do, Kirsten is the worst Senator ever. True Blue American Jun 30 #14

I agree but MadameButterfly Jun 30 #19

I am referring to Kristen True Blue American Jul 1 #24

Mamdani True Blue American Jul 1 #27

He's the Dem NYC mayoral nominee, not the "new governor". He hasn't won anything besides the primary. sir pball Jul 1 #34

You are right! True Blue American Jul 2 #37

There are serious repercussions if it's anyone but Mamdani MadameButterfly Jul 4 #47

Agreed Red Mountain Jun 30 #16

Everyone OC375 Jul 1 #28

Ain't nothing happening there if we fall further into fascism. Good luck. boston bean Jul 1 #29

So do you think handing the Mayorship to Adams who is beholden to Trump MadameButterfly Jul 1 #32

NYC is in a fierce battle against the fascists. Don't look away. thought crime Jul 2 #41

June's bait was all about Biden's health., July's will be this. Torchlight Jul 1 #31

Who is Mamdani? William769 Jul 1 #35

We are all just finding out, including me!🤗 True Blue American Jul 2 #38

Thanks! William769 Jul 2 #42

Great True Blue American Jul 3 #45

I care about Democrats winning elections. Therefore I care about all of it. Democracy is on fire and the Rs Nanjeanne Jul 2 #39

Yes! This is why we are all here after all MadameButterfly Jul 4 #48

Been ignoring that silly carrot all along. Brainfodder Jul 2 #43

You are correct mcar Jul 2 #44