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I doubt Israel and Palestine had that much of an effect on the New York city mayoral race. Just because this guy is Muslim they are making all these crazy assumptions. Frankly it seems a little racist at this point and super embarrassing to watch
Agreed. I think Mamdani won the primary on more of a "he is not a sex pest" vibe than his views on international politics.
At least that's the impression I got based on my wife's conversations with her friends.
I voted for him too, but more because he seems like he actually wants to try to make people's lives better. I don't think he will be able to accomplish most of what he is promising, but I do think he is going to at least /try/ to improve things.
I have nothing to do with NY and with any luck I never will. But kudos to you looking out for yourselves and not electing absolute monsters. US politics are so.obvious to people outside, you guys are as sheltered as north korea.
Asking someone running for mayor about international politics seems like a real "sir, this is a Wendy's" moment.