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W_HAMILTON

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19. I don't trust AI, but even if I were, your AI list consists of ONE elected Democrat? A state senator at that?

Reply to pat_k (Reply #17)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 03:52 PM

Jul 23

Yeah, as I said before, the Democratic Party isn't """freaking out""" over Mamdani. This race -- which shouldn't even be close in a place as blue as New York City -- is just being used as a wedge issue to divide those on the left.

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I rarely rant, but my party's reaction to Zohran Mamdani has struck a nerve. [View all] pat_k Jul 22 OP

We need to recognize that there isn't a one-size-fits-all Dem candidate. Phoenix61 Jul 22 #1

We the People Kid Berwyn Jul 22 #2

Much appreciated! pat_k Jul 22 #12

A very fine rant indeed. Thank you. Autumn Jul 22 #3

The alleged "BIG TENT" party Conjuay Jul 22 #4

And a big door to push people out Bettie Jul 22 #5

Plenty of progressives ITAL Jul 22 #7

The right never speaks moderation Bettie Jul 22 #8

And this sort of circular firing squad mentality pat_k Jul 22 #11

Instead of picking on candidates, the party should work on clarifying *what* we believe in, Alice B. Jul 22 #6

You are correct. republianmushroom Jul 22 #9

Well said Iris Jul 22 #10

The Democratic Party isn't """freaking out""" over Mamdani. W_HAMILTON Jul 22 #13

Two Dems looking to run against him as Independents pat_k Jul 22 #14

List the elected Democrats that have come out in favor of Adams/Cuomo over Mamdani. W_HAMILTON Jul 22 #16

A quick query... pat_k Jul 22 #17

I don't trust AI, but even if I were, your AI list consists of ONE elected Democrat? A state senator at that? W_HAMILTON Jul 23 #19

Your using reason and logic that the OP is conveniently leaving out facts. rogue emissary Jul 22 #15

We've become so corporate owned that a person who has basic FDR policies is a pariah. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 22 #18