A standout moment of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani‘s interview with Fox News came when he looked into the camera and spoke directly to Donald Trump, figuring he may be watching. The leading candidate in the upcoming mayor’s race, Mamdani has been a frequent target of many a Fox News commentator, and Trump himself, […]
  • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
    125·
    14 hours ago

    “I just want to speak directly to the president, which is that I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail,” he said. “I won’t be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own. I will, however, be a mayor who is ready to speak at any time to lower the cost of living. That’s the way I am going to lead this city.”

    Omg, this is so great. And also, so well crafted. 3 birds one stone.

    Edit: Just watched the interview. Here’s another good zinger

    About Andrew Quomo: I wish it was more like nascar, so New Yorkers could see the billionaire that are sponsoring him right on his suit jacket.

  • Tempus Fugit@midwest.socialEnglish
    77·
    15 hours ago

    I haven’t followed Zohran super closely, but this Fox interview was a Masterclass. Sure she’s not the strongest host they have, but he mopped the floor with everything she threw his way. You could almost see her sway in his favor. I was seriously impressed. If I was a New Yorker he’d have my vote. A breath of fresh air in this time of millionaire politics. He seems like the real deal.

    • wheezy@lemmy.ml
      7·
      6 hours ago

      She literally became less hostile because of how charming he was. He was literally talking past what she was prepared for and literally hit her with a “wait, this guy kinda makes sense”.

      God damn. I’m sorry I’m so pessimistic but Mamdani can’t really exist can he? A leftist that is also so charismatic while keeping policy talk points as the focus of every answer? Pinch me. I would be suspicious of him more if he wasn’t pro Palestine and more importantly anti Israel.

      The only issue I had was his police “apology”. I get why. It’s him trying to make sure he can control them as governor. It’s basically him acknowledging the militarized police state and playing politics. It’s not what we want to hear though.

      I do like how he is trying to reduce police power by saying “we’re gonna make your job easier”. I think it’s a good move. We definitely need less police murdering people having a mental health crisis.

      • agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works
        5·
        5 hours ago

        It’s not what we want to hear though.

        We gotta stop nitpicking when individual, calculated political responses for the general public aren’t as radical as we aspire to be. Leftists need to learn to stop looking gift horses in the mouth and take the W.

        • wheezy@lemmy.ml
          2·
          4 hours ago

          I think it depends on what is being discussed. If Mamdani suddenly said “The Israel and Palestine conflict is complicated and both side have their points” that would be a huge red flag. It SHOULD be something we held him accountable for.

          But, like I said, I do understand the material need to control the police. So, I agree. But I think the context and material goals are what are important. I don’t think it’s “the left purity testing” or whatever. I think their are important points in which we can understand a political maneuver, vs. literally just trying to get support from right wingers.

    • Eldritch@piefed.worldEnglish
      32·
      13 hours ago

      Agreed. If nothing else, he has the gift of gab. Which is more than any other candidates. But what he’s saying is good too. Desperately wish we could have a candidate like this in the Midwest.