of course his head got turned by the potential for fame and success beyond his wildest dreams if he just plays nice with the Democratic establishment. It would happen to literally anyone in his position, and has happened over and over again. Obama probably told him that he could be president one day if he plays his cards right, he's obviously a talented enough politician to manage it if they backed him. Running within the confines of the Democratic ticket inevitably leads to these outcomes, yet myopic rightist DSA types are still obsessed with doing so.

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 39 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Obama probably told him that he could be president one day if he plays his cards right

Zohran's non-native. He can't ever be president.

[–] hellinkilla@hexbear.net 26 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think not being able to become president is one of Mamdani's positive aspects. Maybe the limitation on ambition can help keep some shred of honesty.

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

Senator is a cushy gig

[–] Bay_of_Piggies@hexbear.net 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't think this has actually ever been tested

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 27 points 1 month ago (2 children)

No way a conservative court is ever allowing it and there's no way a liberal court is allowing it unless the candidate is a liberal darling.

[–] Flyberius@hexbear.net 9 points 1 month ago

The Dems would only allow it if it were a republican candidate

[–] Cat_Daddy@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

...and there's no way a liberal court is allowing it ~~unless the candidate is a liberal darling.~~

FTFY. A liberal court would write a sternly worded letter and wear a RBG dissent collar while making sure to narrowly block it.

[–] MizuTama@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

Yeah lol, he could be compromised but this is just delusion lol

[–] revolut1917@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

huh, interesting. I would have guessed the US of all places would allow that kind of thing