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‘Our work has only just begun’: Mamdani, Sanders and AOC rally the faithful ahead of NYC mayoral election (www.theguardian.com)

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Marina Dunbar in Forest Hills Mon 27 Oct 2025 06.00 EDT

For Mitch, the key issues facing NYC right now are “safety, the trains being safe, and affordability”, adding that while he’s skeptical about whether Mamdani can deliver on all his promises, he’s open-minded. “I don’t know who’s going to pay for all this stuff he wants done … but I’m going in open-minded, and just hoping somebody is offering some alternatives.”

Brooklyn, 30, also from Astoria, said their top priorities were protecting LGBTQ rights and tackling the city’s affordability crisis. “I think Mamdani is doing a great job of addressing everything I’m concerned about,” they said.

Nicole, 30, echoed that sentiment, praising Mamdani’s authenticity: “I feel like Mamdani is very genuine in his responses in a way that isn’t typically seen in most politicians. He’s a little less lip service-y than usual.”

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[–] Cybersec@piefed.social 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I highly recommend watching these speeches, at least AOC’s , it was the best speech I’ve ever seen her give, truly inspirational. Bernie’s was his usual and Mamdani was good, but AOC was pure fire.

[–] yonderbarn@lazysoci.al -1 points 1 month ago

Her delivery was over the top especially at the points where her voice was screeching.

Bernie's speech was pragmatic in making sure people understand the context of this election and to warn everyone not to take the momentum for granted.

Mamdani's speech had some good humor thrown in but I think his closing could have been stronger.