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The Mamdani effect: how his primary win is inspiring young progressives to run for office
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 05 Aug 2025
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Love watching him talk to people on the street. He's got that Bill Clinton charisma where people feel like the only person in the room, feel important to him. Because like Clinton, he's actually listening and not calculating a response.
He's not talking for the camera. He doesn't use the interviewees words to push his agenda, doesn't shoehorn in talking points. He actually has plans to address a few specific issues, in specific ways.
Makes me want to stand up and cheer!