It will be such a huge repudiation of the current "maybe we should be republicans" democrats if he wins the general, which would go a long way to setting the tone and strategy for the mid-terms in 2026 nationwide!
Good to hear - I'm not a New Yorker, only been to the city three or four times, and I just know that the city has a history of electing suprisingly not-progressive mayors, given how progressive the city's reputation is. Glad to hear he should win! That'd be great for all New Yorkers!
Thank goodness! I hope that the rest of the DNC is watching - solidarity with our community doesn’t hurt people, only when they stand against us do they risk negative consequences.
This is a good example for those within the Democratic party who keep asking us trans people to sacrifice some rights in order to supposedly win. We need more examples like this.
This is great news and I hope he wins the overall mayor’s race in the general election.
We desperately need progressives that will protect the right to GAC where it is still allowed. Without that, I’m concerned it just collapses everywhere.
Thanks for informing us in detail on this matter, S. Baum. ILet's hope that Mr. Mamdani will managed to keep his promises. Regardless, it does suggest a path forward for more progressive democrats, thoufh we should remember that it appears that he did not win a majority of the primary vote and garnered only about 10% of all NYC voters. Indeed, if Democrats do not come together before the general election, a Republican might get elected mayor.
Lots of things could happen, but Sliwa (R) winning the Mayor’s race is less llikely. More of a concern is Cuomo running as an independent, that would be a more favorable race for him than the Primary. He stands a good chance to win that one and has already said he intends to run for it.
Let’s hope the national Democratic Party is paying attention.
I'm sure they are. And they'll try to sabotage him.
We needed some good news. I hope he keeps his promises. 💕
I hope he governs effectively. DeBlasio was well-intentioned but ineffective, and New York got Eric Adams as a result.
I’m so happy that he won!!!
It will be such a huge repudiation of the current "maybe we should be republicans" democrats if he wins the general, which would go a long way to setting the tone and strategy for the mid-terms in 2026 nationwide!
It's New York. Barring some sort of last-minute surprise, he'll win the general election.
Good to hear - I'm not a New Yorker, only been to the city three or four times, and I just know that the city has a history of electing suprisingly not-progressive mayors, given how progressive the city's reputation is. Glad to hear he should win! That'd be great for all New Yorkers!
Thank goodness! I hope that the rest of the DNC is watching - solidarity with our community doesn’t hurt people, only when they stand against us do they risk negative consequences.
This is a good example for those within the Democratic party who keep asking us trans people to sacrifice some rights in order to supposedly win. We need more examples like this.
So fantastic for the candidate and all Trans people and their families…
Like all politicians what is said in a campaign is not necessarily what u get afterwords - I’ll wait an see what he does after he is in office
I feel so much hope because of his victory!
This is great news and I hope he wins the overall mayor’s race in the general election.
We desperately need progressives that will protect the right to GAC where it is still allowed. Without that, I’m concerned it just collapses everywhere.
Very proud of my city today. :)
Thanks for informing us in detail on this matter, S. Baum. ILet's hope that Mr. Mamdani will managed to keep his promises. Regardless, it does suggest a path forward for more progressive democrats, thoufh we should remember that it appears that he did not win a majority of the primary vote and garnered only about 10% of all NYC voters. Indeed, if Democrats do not come together before the general election, a Republican might get elected mayor.
Lots of things could happen, but Sliwa (R) winning the Mayor’s race is less llikely. More of a concern is Cuomo running as an independent, that would be a more favorable race for him than the Primary. He stands a good chance to win that one and has already said he intends to run for it.
Mamdani’s answers make it clear he is an ally of our community. Stand up for what you think is good, he seems to.
This also shows how valuable ranked choice voting is and why politicians are afraid of it.
Great news that Cuomo lost the primary! Better news that a progressive won it. More same, please.
May he benefit from the support all of us give to him.