I’m not downplaying Sanders. I explicitly measure him under unfair standards to point out that even under these European standards, Mamdani makes a difference. Sanders had a tour through Europe and talked to leaders who assured him that what he talks about is normal here.
What I heard about the two is that Sanders didn’t reach the black voters (FD Signifier talked about that a lot) and Mamdani built a network of solidarity with different marginalized groups, authentically cares about trans and queer issues and is in solidarity with Palestine while still winning Jewish votes for example.
Him being mayor is more of a symbolic victory than one that will change the country.
Yes, a symbol that makes me hopeful. Of cause having Sanders as president would be a greater change for the country. Changes on the federal level are obviously greater than a city. He is a start, a hopeful one, and – to quote Andor – Revolutions are built on hope.
I’m not downplaying Sanders. I explicitly measure him under unfair standards to point out that even under these European standards, Mamdani makes a difference. Sanders had a tour through Europe and talked to leaders who assured him that what he talks about is normal here.
What I heard about the two is that Sanders didn’t reach the black voters (FD Signifier talked about that a lot) and Mamdani built a network of solidarity with different marginalized groups, authentically cares about trans and queer issues and is in solidarity with Palestine while still winning Jewish votes for example.
Yes, a symbol that makes me hopeful. Of cause having Sanders as president would be a greater change for the country. Changes on the federal level are obviously greater than a city. He is a start, a hopeful one, and – to quote Andor – Revolutions are built on hope.