Does Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani know how to legislate, or is he just riding the coattails of others while claiming the glory? The primary function of the New York State Legislature is to make laws. Article III of the State Constitution vests the legislative power of the State in the Senate and Assembly. The Legislature has nearly total control of the legislative process and is fully responsible for its proceedings.
When asked about his legislative achievements, Mamdani's response was disappointing. He could not provide any concrete examples of laws he had personally created to cut "red tape" for small businesses. He co-sponsored a bill that was authored and introduced by Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, not him. This stark contrast between his claims and his actual legislative record raises serious questions about his leadership. This is not leadership; it is political grandstanding. It is the classic move of someone eager to take the credit without doing the work, like that coworker who swoops in at the end of a project to slap their name on it.
What tangible changes has Mamdani brought about during his time in office that have significantly improved the lives of New Yorkers, particularly those in Queens, NY? This is a question that needs to be asked and answered.
What has Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani really accomplished since his election in 2021? Is he solving problems, or is he part of them? Voters should pay close attention because if Mamdani wins, Democrats risk losing the midterm elections, fueling fear of the so-called "NEW DEMOCRAT.” And make no mistake: Mamdani will be the reason. He preaches government control while personally owning three homes a stark contradiction that demands a closer examination of his record.
I don't know much about the man.
I presume those fearing the so-called "NEW DEMOCRAT" are people on the right?
We already have plenty of the "New Democrat" such as Sanders, Warren, AOC, etc. Sanders in particular is still getting widespread support. The right certainly wants to paint them as something to fear. Ideas like "government control" is just fear mongering rhetoric.
There's a bunch of us that are tired of the upward distribution of wealth and don't fear someone like him.
I do think like a lot of politicians they are big on ideals and promises, but also not big on exactly how they will do this. He clearly will face a lot of roadblocks and failures of his plans and businesses will continue to leave the city.
I'm not investing a lot of interest in an election in NYC.
I presume those fearing the so-called "NEW DEMOCRAT" are people on the right?
We already have plenty of the "New Democrat" such as Sanders, Warren, AOC, etc. Sanders in particular is still getting widespread support. The right certainly wants to paint them as something to fear. Ideas like "government control" is just fear mongering rhetoric.
There's a bunch of us that are tired of the upward distribution of wealth and don't fear someone like him.
I do think like a lot of politicians they are big on ideals and promises, but also not big on exactly how they will do this. He clearly will face a lot of roadblocks and failures of his plans and businesses will continue to leave the city.
I'm not investing a lot of interest in an election in NYC.
I do not fear Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. I fear the consequences of his record. Since 2021, he has championed policies that drag New Yorkers down instead of lifting them up policies that hurt working families, burden small businesses, and make daily life harder for the very people he claims to represent. Even more troubling is his judgment, which came into question when he openly expressed sympathy in 2015 for Anwar al-Awlaki, an American terrorist. That history, combined with his legislative record, should concern every American. We must scrutinize his policies and judgment and demand real solutions not reckless ideology.
The attached article is word-for-word Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani questioning the FBI. Why has no one in the media pressed him on any of these tweets or previous statements?
This is exactly what Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani wants to bring to NYC. How far will people have to go shopping?
The store in Kansas City is a whole different issue. It's disingenuous to use that as an example and say that is an example of what Mandani "wants to bring to NYC."
I live in New Mexico I don't care about Mamdani, his career or his politic philosophy. This thread is weirding me out for some reason, so I'm gonna go watch Law and Order reruns.
I don't really care about the mayoral race of NYC; I live on the opposite side of the country.
However, I am intrigued about overcoming food deserts and feeding people who are struggling.
To the original poster, how do you feel about food banks and food pantries? In my area, at least, they are supported by public/private organizations. They depend on donations from private sources as well as some local, state and federal resources. Is this socialism, communism, or marxism? Is this the end of our democracy?
And I see no reason why people should not question law enforcement. They are run by humans, who do make mistakes.
I don't really care about the mayoral race of NYC; I live on the opposite side of the country.
However, I am intrigued about overcoming food deserts and feeding people who are struggling.
To the original poster, how do you feel about food banks and food pantries? In my area, at least, they are supported by public/private organizations. They depend on donations from private sources as well as some local, state and federal resources. Is this socialism, communism, or marxism? Is this the end of our democracy?
And I see no reason why people should not question law enforcement. They are run by humans, who do make mistakes.
@nursej22Unfortunately, the NYC race is setting the tone for the midterm elections, and that will affect the entire country.
I speak not from theory but from lived experience. I volunteer at a food shelter and donate time, money, groceries, and clothing to churches and veterans' centers. I know food deserts exist, but government-run grocery stores are not the answer; history shows they fail.
Real solutions come from what Mayor Adams did as Brooklyn Borough President, providing subsidies to grocery stores that invested in "food deserts". This approach not only created access to fresh food but also stimulated local economies and created jobs. Governor Cuomo also partnered with companies to build new stores in underserved neighborhoods, a strategy that not only increased access to food but also revitalized these communities. These approaches created access, jobs, and dignity without government overreach or failed experiments, unlike Mamdani's extreme ideas.
At its core, socialism rejects capitalism's inequalities and argues for social ownership of resources. Rooted in Marxism, it ranges from limited redistribution under socialism to communism's abolition of private property and creation of a classless society.
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has embraced extreme ideas while speaking down to the very people he claims to represent. His calls to defund the police and minimize petty crimes, while relying on private undercover security for himself, are concerning. He hides his wealth while posing as an 'everyday New Yorker.' This is not leadership; it is privilege wrapped in hypocrisy. The impact of his actions is a cause for concern, and the question voters must ask is straightforward: Does Mamdani truly stand for NY's or is he a wealthy democratic socialist intent on keeping others from rising beyond the class they were born into? His record makes the answer plain.
The store in Kansas City is a whole different issue. It's disingenuous to use that as an example and say that is an example of what Mandani "wants to bring to NYC."
He used Kansas as an example, and I did my research. How is that disingenuous? He said, 'like Kansas,’ and I looked into it. The real issue is that both the Adams and Cuomo campaigns need to invest in social media and run this as an ad. Voters need to see the facts laid out, not just accept the "Mamdani's spin".
Still misrepresenting democratic socialism, I see.
^^^
It's very important to convince voters that Democrats want socialism and ownership of everything like Communists.
Naturally big business will want to kill the idea with one capitalist fear mongering that it would "collapse our food supply, kill private industry" and drag New York "toward the bread lines of the old Soviet Union," grocery store magnate John Catsimatidis said at The Wall Street Journal. "
When I lived in North Carolina my family survived on a government run grocery store that was run by the military as well as a department store we called the "P X" (can't remember what that stood for). The commissary on base was huge and bigger than any local grocery store chain. They co-existed well.
And the government run liquor stores in NC seemed to do well. Even after retirement my parents still went to the p x and commissary for goods as it was cheaper.
Food desserts have long been a problem. There are some people that live without a car and the no grocery store in their neighborhood and rely and ultra processed and higher priced food from a convenience store or a long bus ride. There are several organizations that try to bring fresh produce in those areas. I'm not sure what a good answer to that would be but for the government to go where private industry will not seems like something to look at for the health of the community.
We're not talking about shutting down private industry and bringing in grocery stores to run them out of business but to identify areas (I think he's come up with five) where the need is great and capitalists haven't stepped up. I don't see why private industry would object since they don't go there anyway.
Again, though he's throwing out ideas without providing details and funding.
We're not in usual times but in usual times mid-terms go against the President's party. When AOC and the squad came around there was a whole lot of attention that this was the wave of the democrat party and socialism and the end of America was near. That didn't happen and in fact the polar opposite happened and wealth went upward and income equality rose, even under the Biden administration and Republicans took over.
He used Kansas as an example, and I did my research. How is that disingenuous? He said, 'like Kansas,’ and I looked into it. The real issue is that both the Adams and Cuomo campaigns need to invest in social media and run this as an ad. Voters need to see the facts laid out, not just accept the "Mamdani's spin".
Well, since the candidate used it as an example ill take my comment back.
However, he was misinformed. Interesting it may come back to bite him.
The Kansas City store was not run by the city. It did receive govt assistance to open. And, it went out of business because it didn't have customers.
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I don't know much about the man.
I presume those fearing the so-called "NEW DEMOCRAT" are people on the right?
We already have plenty of the "New Democrat" such as Sanders, Warren, AOC, etc. Sanders in particular is still getting widespread support. The right certainly wants to paint them as something to fear. Ideas like "government control" is just fear mongering rhetoric.
There's a bunch of us that are tired of the upward distribution of wealth and don't fear someone like him.
I do think like a lot of politicians they are big on ideals and promises, but also not big on exactly how they will do this. He clearly will face a lot of roadblocks and failures of his plans and businesses will continue to leave the city.
I'm not investing a lot of interest in an election in NYC.