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Zohran Mamdani Speaks Directly To Donald Trump In Fox News Interview: “Ready To Speak At Any Time To Lower The Cost Of Living” (deadline.com)

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[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 146 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks 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.social 90 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

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.

[–] Eldritch@piefed.world 38 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

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.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 9 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah the Midwest desperately needs someone like him

[–] wheezy@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

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 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks 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.

[–] moderatecentrist@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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 just watched the interview. I thought his apology was fine. Surely if you want a safe society then you need an effective police force? Obviously you don't want an unjust police force, and Zohran mentioned that, but I think what normal law-abiding people want is an effective and just police force who can keep everyone safe.

[–] wheezy@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yes. But the police force as it operates IS racist as fuck. Again, I understand the strategy for the apology. But he wasn't wrong.

[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 47 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 15 points 4 weeks ago

Holy hell this guy is smart as a whip!

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

That is the kind of politician that the world needs.

[–] maxxadrenaline@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Don’t mess with the Zohran