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Democratic voters want their leaders to stop running from Zohran Mamdani
"It's so ugly, it's so cowardly, it's so stupid."
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Stuff like this is why Zohran has a 20+ point lead over Cuomo.
He can just relate to the avg NY’er. This was a niche topic out here in Queens and yet Zohran talks Into it
He can just relate to the avg NY’er. This was a niche topic out here in Queens and yet Zohran talks Into it
Noah Shachtman (@noahshachtman.bsky.social)
Watch the clip. Maybe I'm wrong. But you could easily view this as Cuomo delivering a threat from Trump, the functional equivalent of "vote for me or the city gets it." [contains quote post or other embedded content]
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Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona.bsky.social)
Andrew Cuomo on CNBC: "If Mamdani wins, let’s just call it Mayor Trump. He would take over New York City. He already is moving to take over New York, right? He took over Penn Station, he's talking about taking over 9/11..."
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noahshachtman.bsky.social
Watch the clip. Maybe I'm wrong. But you could easily view this as Cuomo delivering a threat from Trump, the functional equivalent of "vote for me or the city gets it."
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justinbaragona.bsky.social
Andrew Cuomo on CNBC: "If Mamdani wins, let’s just call it Mayor Trump. He would take over New York City. He already is moving to take over New York, right? He took over Penn Station, he's talking about taking over 9/11..."
https://video.bsky.app/watch/did:pl...ekic7r34mpggk5y4vw4ev52d5gjjg7a/playlist.m3u8
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helenkennedy.bsky.social
The more charitable view is that he’s trying to get out of the “Trump’s butt boy” box that he’s put himself in. Either way, it’s pretty repellent.
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pjeanne97.bsky.social
Except he’s kind of saying the opposite - if he’s in, Trump leaves N.Y.C. alone. Seems to imply that he’s Trump’s guy
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helenkennedy.bsky.social
He probably wants us to think that Trump is afraid of him.
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pjeanne97.bsky.social
That’d be a great question though - “do you think Trump is afraid of you?”
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drdunningkruger.bsky.social
"Nice city ya got here. Be a shame if somethin' happens to it."
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schatzkin.bsky.social
Cuomo as the darling of Trump is perfect proof we are in Hell
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jjj8819.bsky.social
True that.
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footballlibrettist.bsky.social
Vote for fascism or you'll get fascism?
Not quite the silver bullet you think it is.
Why is it always sex pests who think they're in a position to lecture others what is "right"?
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fennecwf.bsky.social
Because they're rich or know a rich sex pest like them
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heyguysimtom.bsky.social
"Vote for me or the president will begin a hostile takeover of the city" is certainly one message to go with
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yeenenjoyer.bsky.social
It’s nothing if not refreshingly direct
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yeenenjoyer.bsky.social
I half joke but I also appreciate that any tedious pretext/veneer conservatism ever held is finally giving way and it is finally being honest in its terms of engagement of “do what I say or I’ll hurt you.” At least my enemy isn’t trying to waste my time anymore.
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thanksihateit603.bsky.social
New Yorkers famously love backing down from fights.
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originalsunshine.bsky.social
You talking to me?
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nopassaran.bsky.social
Unless you elect me, Trump's stooge, Trump will take over
ok sure Mario
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johnbrownsbody.bsky.social
Any Democrat official still on the fence about this is directly aiding Trump's agenda. (Most of them are directly aidinf that agenda in lots of other ways.)
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webrant.bsky.social
Vote for the fascist thug in league with the fascist dictator as only he can save you from their fascism.
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palane.bsky.social
Definitely a threat.
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max-ca.bsky.social
I’d rather have a mayor who stands up to the dictator and clashes with the federal government than watch Cuomo act as Trump’s proxy while we pretend we’re free.
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acnmtell.bsky.social
So, Cuomo’s official position is anticipatory compliance to the idea of a Trump threat. Got it.
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ofsevit.bsky.social
Cuomo to City: Drop Dead
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lpeterp.bsky.social
Don’t understand the logic or even the message. Cuomo is so corrupt and discredited, does anything he says matter?
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bonfire25.bsky.social
This was as desperate as I've seen Cuomo. Trying to convince people Mamdani would prohibit people from owning property-was absurd and insane.
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brooklyn909.bsky.social
That's his pitch? It's me or Trump?
Sleazeball to the end....
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psychopropane.bsky.social
It's also a joke ...
1. Penn Station has been Federally owned for years via Amtrak.
2. Who cares about who owns the 9/11 Memorial? It has minimal effect on the day to day economics of NYC.
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16rolynn.bsky.social
Abusers in solidarity.
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bigbrohem.bsky.social
F this sexual assaulting POS. They've been throwing EVERYTHING including the kitchen sink at Mamdani, and now the disinformation and outright lies are ramping up. Old guard dems and all repugs are terrified. They should be. Time to get on board, or get TF out of the way.
Buh bye Cuomo. Go TF away!
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gwiggs.bsky.social
I think that's an accurate understanding of what he's saying.
And also, implicitly, that he fully intends to bend the knee to trump
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roxieroxit.bsky.social
Cuomo is as stupid as Trump.
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safty.me
This is ABSOLUTELY a threat delivered on behalf of Trump, one I predicted would happen. They are trying to intimidate you to prevent you from voting for Mamdani. These are not things REAL leaders do and it shows Cuomo is not worthy of your vote.
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safty.me
Also, for those who might be swayed by this. Cuomo believes he can appease Trump, but you cannot appease a fascist. Eventually, Trump will find some other excuse to send his thugs in. We all need leaders who will stand up to him rather than cave.
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dennishutton.bsky.social
Well, just so I’m calibrated, Mamdani’s opponent, disgraced ex-governor Cuomo, just said ‘vote for me or Trump will do another illegal, extra-constitutional act.’ Hmmph. That is one hell of a bumper sticker.
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confunctionist.bsky.social
Funny political threats
Here's an actual threat: This one DECLARES WAR ON Chicago.
Trump tells people to reference Truth Social for his declarations.
NOWHERE here did he say the war is over here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqF3...
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tourswag.bsky.social
Cuomo: whaddya want a nazi or a ½ nazi ?
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wtfpeople76.bsky.social
Andrew is probably in the epstein files.
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paula685.bsky.social
If Trump wants Mamdani to be elected so badly so he can take over NYC, why is he working so hard to keep him from getting elected? Meetings to help Cuomo and possibly dangling offers to Adams to drop out? Makes no sense.
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kaelik.bsky.social
Cuomo met with trump in secret and then the trump admin bribed adams to get out of the race.
It is so very clear that Cuomo is just Trump's proxy for the mayoral election.
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rozwell23.bsky.social
Cuomo lookin’ desperate and sleazy.
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jtunes6.bsky.social
That's actually what it is - well put.
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nikinut.bsky.social
What about DC or LA? Is he implying Dem mayors are ineffectual, but not him, because he's Trump's guy
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jamesbelcher.bsky.social
Portland's mayor is infinitely better than Cuomo, but he's still using the same threat as leverage.
Portland mayor suggests Trump could crack down on city’s homelessness crisis, solicits donations for new shelters
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saltybiscuit.bsky.social
He’s positioning himself as a savior when he’s actually part of the problem. Ill take my chances with Mamdani, thanks, and with all the other young Democrats who are actually fighting for us, not the Cuomos and Schumers and Pelosis who are functionally collaborators at this point.
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petedavidsonny.bsky.social
That is the most logical interpretation. Def not you.
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thabiz42.bsky.social
How exactly does one “take over 9/11”? And the talking head should have stopped him right at that point and asked him to elaborate on what he meant by that.
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beiuet.bsky.social
bro like trump is threatening the democratic process of mayoral election if people choose something that he doesn't like. You just gave up your country like that?
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misa-bast.bsky.social
Cant wait to see mamdani win and that nyc spirit rise up in opposition against whatever soldiers trump throws in
I can see it getting really bad really fast
But nyc won't go down idly
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yeenenjoyer.bsky.social
No, that’s exactly what it is.
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shaquilleogregg.bsky.social
Interesting that he brings up Bill Clinton when talking about Trump too. Where did Epstein live again?
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noahshachtman.bsky.socialWatch the clip. Maybe I'm wrong. But you could easily view this as Cuomo delivering a threat from Trump, the functional equivalent of "vote for me or the city gets it."
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justinbaragona.bsky.socialAndrew Cuomo on CNBC: "If Mamdani wins, let’s just call it Mayor Trump. He would take over New York City. He already is moving to take over New York, right? He took over Penn Station, he's talking about taking over 9/11..."
https://video.bsky.app/watch/did:pl...ekic7r34mpggk5y4vw4ev52d5gjjg7a/playlist.m3u8
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helenkennedy.bsky.socialThe more charitable view is that he’s trying to get out of the “Trump’s butt boy” box that he’s put himself in. Either way, it’s pretty repellent.
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pjeanne97.bsky.socialExcept he’s kind of saying the opposite - if he’s in, Trump leaves N.Y.C. alone. Seems to imply that he’s Trump’s guy
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helenkennedy.bsky.socialHe probably wants us to think that Trump is afraid of him.
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pjeanne97.bsky.socialThat’d be a great question though - “do you think Trump is afraid of you?”
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drdunningkruger.bsky.social"Nice city ya got here. Be a shame if somethin' happens to it."
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schatzkin.bsky.socialCuomo as the darling of Trump is perfect proof we are in Hell
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jjj8819.bsky.socialTrue that.
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footballlibrettist.bsky.socialVote for fascism or you'll get fascism?
Not quite the silver bullet you think it is.
Why is it always sex pests who think they're in a position to lecture others what is "right"?
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fennecwf.bsky.socialBecause they're rich or know a rich sex pest like them
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heyguysimtom.bsky.social"Vote for me or the president will begin a hostile takeover of the city" is certainly one message to go with
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yeenenjoyer.bsky.socialIt’s nothing if not refreshingly direct
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yeenenjoyer.bsky.socialI half joke but I also appreciate that any tedious pretext/veneer conservatism ever held is finally giving way and it is finally being honest in its terms of engagement of “do what I say or I’ll hurt you.” At least my enemy isn’t trying to waste my time anymore.
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thanksihateit603.bsky.socialNew Yorkers famously love backing down from fights.
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originalsunshine.bsky.socialYou talking to me?
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nopassaran.bsky.socialUnless you elect me, Trump's stooge, Trump will take over
ok sure Mario
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johnbrownsbody.bsky.socialAny Democrat official still on the fence about this is directly aiding Trump's agenda. (Most of them are directly aidinf that agenda in lots of other ways.)
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webrant.bsky.socialVote for the fascist thug in league with the fascist dictator as only he can save you from their fascism.
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palane.bsky.socialDefinitely a threat.
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max-ca.bsky.socialI’d rather have a mayor who stands up to the dictator and clashes with the federal government than watch Cuomo act as Trump’s proxy while we pretend we’re free.
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acnmtell.bsky.socialSo, Cuomo’s official position is anticipatory compliance to the idea of a Trump threat. Got it.
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ofsevit.bsky.socialCuomo to City: Drop Dead
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lpeterp.bsky.socialDon’t understand the logic or even the message. Cuomo is so corrupt and discredited, does anything he says matter?
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bonfire25.bsky.socialThis was as desperate as I've seen Cuomo. Trying to convince people Mamdani would prohibit people from owning property-was absurd and insane.
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brooklyn909.bsky.socialThat's his pitch? It's me or Trump?
Sleazeball to the end....
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psychopropane.bsky.socialIt's also a joke ...
1. Penn Station has been Federally owned for years via Amtrak.
2. Who cares about who owns the 9/11 Memorial? It has minimal effect on the day to day economics of NYC.
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16rolynn.bsky.socialAbusers in solidarity.
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bigbrohem.bsky.socialF this sexual assaulting POS. They've been throwing EVERYTHING including the kitchen sink at Mamdani, and now the disinformation and outright lies are ramping up. Old guard dems and all repugs are terrified. They should be. Time to get on board, or get TF out of the way.
Buh bye Cuomo. Go TF away!
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gwiggs.bsky.socialI think that's an accurate understanding of what he's saying.
And also, implicitly, that he fully intends to bend the knee to trump
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roxieroxit.bsky.socialCuomo is as stupid as Trump.
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safty.meThis is ABSOLUTELY a threat delivered on behalf of Trump, one I predicted would happen. They are trying to intimidate you to prevent you from voting for Mamdani. These are not things REAL leaders do and it shows Cuomo is not worthy of your vote.
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safty.meAlso, for those who might be swayed by this. Cuomo believes he can appease Trump, but you cannot appease a fascist. Eventually, Trump will find some other excuse to send his thugs in. We all need leaders who will stand up to him rather than cave.
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dennishutton.bsky.socialWell, just so I’m calibrated, Mamdani’s opponent, disgraced ex-governor Cuomo, just said ‘vote for me or Trump will do another illegal, extra-constitutional act.’ Hmmph. That is one hell of a bumper sticker.
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confunctionist.bsky.socialFunny political threats
Here's an actual threat: This one DECLARES WAR ON Chicago.
Trump tells people to reference Truth Social for his declarations.
NOWHERE here did he say the war is over here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqF3...
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tourswag.bsky.socialCuomo: whaddya want a nazi or a ½ nazi ?
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wtfpeople76.bsky.socialAndrew is probably in the epstein files.
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paula685.bsky.socialIf Trump wants Mamdani to be elected so badly so he can take over NYC, why is he working so hard to keep him from getting elected? Meetings to help Cuomo and possibly dangling offers to Adams to drop out? Makes no sense.
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kaelik.bsky.socialCuomo met with trump in secret and then the trump admin bribed adams to get out of the race.
It is so very clear that Cuomo is just Trump's proxy for the mayoral election.
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rozwell23.bsky.socialCuomo lookin’ desperate and sleazy.
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jtunes6.bsky.socialThat's actually what it is - well put.
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nikinut.bsky.socialWhat about DC or LA? Is he implying Dem mayors are ineffectual, but not him, because he's Trump's guy
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jamesbelcher.bsky.socialPortland's mayor is infinitely better than Cuomo, but he's still using the same threat as leverage.
Portland mayor suggests Trump could crack down on city’s homelessness crisis, solicits donations for new shelters
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saltybiscuit.bsky.socialHe’s positioning himself as a savior when he’s actually part of the problem. Ill take my chances with Mamdani, thanks, and with all the other young Democrats who are actually fighting for us, not the Cuomos and Schumers and Pelosis who are functionally collaborators at this point.
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petedavidsonny.bsky.socialThat is the most logical interpretation. Def not you.
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thabiz42.bsky.socialHow exactly does one “take over 9/11”? And the talking head should have stopped him right at that point and asked him to elaborate on what he meant by that.
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beiuet.bsky.socialbro like trump is threatening the democratic process of mayoral election if people choose something that he doesn't like. You just gave up your country like that?
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misa-bast.bsky.socialCant wait to see mamdani win and that nyc spirit rise up in opposition against whatever soldiers trump throws in
I can see it getting really bad really fast
But nyc won't go down idly
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yeenenjoyer.bsky.socialNo, that’s exactly what it is.
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shaquilleogregg.bsky.socialInteresting that he brings up Bill Clinton when talking about Trump too. Where did Epstein live again?
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theworldismine13
God Emperor of SOHH
Democratic voters want their leaders to stop running from Zohran Mamdani
"It's so ugly, it's so cowardly, it's so stupid."
Yeah he's a slam dunk (so far) and I don't get why they aren't hopping on board.
GnauzBookOfRhymes
Superstar
Very brave thing of him to do. I expect the NYPD to let bygones be bygones and support him in his race for Mayor.
I think they already endorsed adams.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social)
New Mexico's economy is a fraction of the size of New York City's. If they can enact universal childcare — and relieve working families of a crushing cost burden — surely we can too. It's just a question of political will. https://19thnews.org/2025/09/new-mexico-first-state-free-child-care/
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
New Mexico's economy is a fraction of the size of New York City's.
If they can enact universal childcare — and relieve working families of a crushing cost burden — surely we can too.
It's just a question of political will.
New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free
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lunaephemera.bsky.social
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complemental.bsky.social
Me_irl
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charcharjo6.bsky.social
Whoo hoo!!! Thank for calling out our state! We are hardly ever acknowledged! We are an amazing state and care about our beautiful multi-cultural communities.
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jeanotwhatimean.bsky.social
It's true!! I've lived in NM off and on since high school and it is the home of my heart. Green!
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lorrainemontez.bsky.social
New Mexican here if we can do it, you can do it. We also have great healthcare insurance for everyone, regardless of whether you’re working or not. Thank you, Governor Grisham.
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demdenver.bsky.social
New Mexico also has a a very high rate of poverty. God bless the leaders of New Mexico.
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hazenhammel.bsky.social
But we're second in oil production, so there's potentially a lot of revenue to alleviate poverty.
When this was first enacted in 2019, it was available only to the poor. Now the income test has been eliminated.
That secures the support of the rich.
Zohran is paying attention
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krisneri.bsky.social
As a New Mexican, I'm proud of what our little, poor state does. Our governor has done so much to improve our educational system, raising teacher salaries, protected us throughout Covid, and now supports free ongoing Covid vaccines. I wish all states did as much for their citizens.
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mzletter1.bsky.social
We are sooo happy our wonderful Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham here in New Mexico fought for this. Thank you Dems! & Go Zohran!!
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jeanotwhatimean.bsky.social
This will help hard working families and make NM an even better place to live.
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paragon-n7.bsky.social
SO happy to have moved from NE to NM even though my child is a teen. I am ELATED at the idea of my tax dollars feeding (all school lunch and breakfast is free for NM kids) and caring for kids vs giving tax breaks to corps or trillions more to the military industrial complex.
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isetthebouncybear.bsky.social
All of this. We benefited from free DD preschool for our oldest. Our youngest is in pre-k now. On top of free meals while in school (even over the summer!), our school (don’t know about others) also has free school supplies. This is what my tax dollars to go to.
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counterspells.bsky.social
New York can help be the light that leads the way for the rest of us. As someone stuck in the deep south, I look in excitement!
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lmumma.bsky.social
This would matter alot to young families. The quality of that care is super important, however.
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isetthebouncybear.bsky.social
Part of the program allow for pay raises to pre-k teachers. I know at least at our school, the teachers deserve it. I hope they expand it to all teachers.
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anarcurt.bsky.social
I'm happy it's got no income cap. Public goods should be public to all. One of the biggest failures of American liberalism is deciding that government help is only meant for the destitute.
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loganlaurice.bsky.social
Yes! That’s such an important point — making it universal removes the stigma and actually helps everyone. Why do you think it’s been so hard for the U.S. to embrace public goods for all, like other countries do?
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abhishek89m.bsky.social
I reside in Sweden, and although it was always a dream to find work in the USA, somethings always stopped me from considering that. Keep up your good work sir, as it gives me hope for the future.
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ironcurtainyc.bsky.social
I honestly love being on medicaid; I don't have to pay for prescription drugs or clinical visits. I don't even pay for gender-affirming care!
Ironically, I live in the US (I live in Zohran's jurisdiction, NYC).
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nopointsforstyle.bsky.social
I loved it too, and I'm extremely thankful it was there for us when we needed it. Medicaid covered more than any other insurance policy (and I've had some of the best) I've ever had.
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tress333.bsky.social
NM is a very poor state and is usually at the bottom of everything. I’m thrilled our governor @govmlg.bsky.social has taken this step to ensure our children are healthy! I hope all states can follow her lead. It’s not welfare, it’s WELL-FAIR!
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majellanineoften.bsky.social
We have the resources to enact Universal Healthcare, Universal Basic Income, and Universal Education. It's the political will that is needed. 1 trillion on The Department of War? Start there to rebalance priorities.
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chewieartist.bsky.social
The thing is.. Everyone wants to work. Most just can't pay the bills with the jobs they want. That's by design.
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ccolter.bsky.social
Don't forget universal health care. New Mexico is leading the way.
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rmr56.bsky.social
We have always been a poor state, but this will help those
that spend half their paycheck on daycare. I hope it will continue, Governor Grisham's term will be ending soon, and Deb Haaland will be running for Gov. May the force be with us!
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nopointsforstyle.bsky.social
Or worse, leave kids in tenuous situations because it's the only way they can pay the rent. This will keep kids safe. This is exactly the kind of thing I want my taxes to fund!
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mag53.bsky.social
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ilhamscape.bsky.social
The entirety of the US needs universal childcare
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mattybags.bsky.social
The free childcare has been *mostly* a thing here for a while, but universalizing it removes a ton of barriers for people. For a poor ass state this is a seismic event.
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suzannedspain.bsky.social
Thank you New Mexico!!!!
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cindyresists.bsky.social
I love this for them. As a middle class family, child care was crushing for us, so I can only imagine how difficult it is for families with less income. I hope other states take this queue and do what's right for the people.
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1954atomic.bsky.social
Go New Mexico
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cowgirl52.bsky.social
I love New Mexico! Please make it better!
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dunkeleisen.bsky.social
I hope more states will do step up. Health care and higher education both need to be made accessible and affordable for all who need or want them.
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bluedotinmaine.bsky.social
Amazing what can happen when big corporations pay a small percentage of their profits to states.
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tamlwd.bsky.social
Lets make the future better for kids and parents
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bobbinponytail.bsky.social
Zohran, I do not know the specifics of how NM makes it work, but I feel confident in saying it works bc the intersection of women and the struggle class. They must be your advisors otherwise all you will get is reasons why it won’t work.
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complemental.bsky.social
How it works in NM is simply a matter of committing available funds to it. The state has the money from oil and gas tax revenue and has chosen to put it towards this.
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kellyoholiday.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve seen a lot of posts about it being a limited lottery.
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cats-wink.bsky.social
There is a concentrated effort and low cost loans to start new child care centers as well as in home small providers. It will also give grandparents some pay. They started funding it years ago. Until the new providers are on line it does put pressure on existing spots.
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danieldubei.bsky.social
Thank you! Yes we can
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bkannie.bsky.social
When my kids were little I basically worked for health insurance. Every penny I earned went to childcare and we'd never have made it if not for flexible work schedules and family help. I'd love my kids to stay in NYC as adults if they want to and this would make it feasible.
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jas-gar.bsky.social
Hope their tax base can in fact deal with this expenditure. This is the kind of things that a government that cares about its people should be doing. It also enables the parents to work and add to their family finances and contribute to the economy.
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jjmoney62.bsky.social
We have free buses, too.
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kerryarmour.bsky.social
Im very proud to call New Mexico my home.
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jonvg.bsky.social
I'm proud of my state of New Mexico, we are small but progressive.
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angelalangford81.bsky.social
That's what happens when you have an AWESOME team. People who work with you and for you, not AGAINST you!
Choose the people that surround you wisely.
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.socialNew Mexico's economy is a fraction of the size of New York City's.
If they can enact universal childcare — and relieve working families of a crushing cost burden — surely we can too.
It's just a question of political will.
New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free
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lunaephemera.bsky.social
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complemental.bsky.socialMe_irl
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charcharjo6.bsky.socialWhoo hoo!!! Thank for calling out our state! We are hardly ever acknowledged! We are an amazing state and care about our beautiful multi-cultural communities.
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jeanotwhatimean.bsky.socialIt's true!! I've lived in NM off and on since high school and it is the home of my heart. Green!
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lorrainemontez.bsky.socialNew Mexican here if we can do it, you can do it. We also have great healthcare insurance for everyone, regardless of whether you’re working or not. Thank you, Governor Grisham.
7/50
demdenver.bsky.socialNew Mexico also has a a very high rate of poverty. God bless the leaders of New Mexico.
8/50
hazenhammel.bsky.socialBut we're second in oil production, so there's potentially a lot of revenue to alleviate poverty.
When this was first enacted in 2019, it was available only to the poor. Now the income test has been eliminated.
That secures the support of the rich.
Zohran is paying attention
9/50
krisneri.bsky.socialAs a New Mexican, I'm proud of what our little, poor state does. Our governor has done so much to improve our educational system, raising teacher salaries, protected us throughout Covid, and now supports free ongoing Covid vaccines. I wish all states did as much for their citizens.
10/50
mzletter1.bsky.socialWe are sooo happy our wonderful Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham here in New Mexico fought for this. Thank you Dems! & Go Zohran!!
11/50
jeanotwhatimean.bsky.socialThis will help hard working families and make NM an even better place to live.
12/50
paragon-n7.bsky.socialSO happy to have moved from NE to NM even though my child is a teen. I am ELATED at the idea of my tax dollars feeding (all school lunch and breakfast is free for NM kids) and caring for kids vs giving tax breaks to corps or trillions more to the military industrial complex.
13/50
isetthebouncybear.bsky.socialAll of this. We benefited from free DD preschool for our oldest. Our youngest is in pre-k now. On top of free meals while in school (even over the summer!), our school (don’t know about others) also has free school supplies. This is what my tax dollars to go to.
14/50
counterspells.bsky.socialNew York can help be the light that leads the way for the rest of us. As someone stuck in the deep south, I look in excitement!
15/50
lmumma.bsky.socialThis would matter alot to young families. The quality of that care is super important, however.
16/50
isetthebouncybear.bsky.socialPart of the program allow for pay raises to pre-k teachers. I know at least at our school, the teachers deserve it. I hope they expand it to all teachers.
17/50
anarcurt.bsky.socialI'm happy it's got no income cap. Public goods should be public to all. One of the biggest failures of American liberalism is deciding that government help is only meant for the destitute.
18/50
loganlaurice.bsky.socialYes! That’s such an important point — making it universal removes the stigma and actually helps everyone. Why do you think it’s been so hard for the U.S. to embrace public goods for all, like other countries do?
19/50
abhishek89m.bsky.socialI reside in Sweden, and although it was always a dream to find work in the USA, somethings always stopped me from considering that. Keep up your good work sir, as it gives me hope for the future.
20/50
bluesterb.bsky.social
21/50
ironcurtainyc.bsky.socialI honestly love being on medicaid; I don't have to pay for prescription drugs or clinical visits. I don't even pay for gender-affirming care!
Ironically, I live in the US (I live in Zohran's jurisdiction, NYC).
22/50
nopointsforstyle.bsky.socialI loved it too, and I'm extremely thankful it was there for us when we needed it. Medicaid covered more than any other insurance policy (and I've had some of the best) I've ever had.
23/50
tress333.bsky.socialNM is a very poor state and is usually at the bottom of everything. I’m thrilled our governor @govmlg.bsky.social has taken this step to ensure our children are healthy! I hope all states can follow her lead. It’s not welfare, it’s WELL-FAIR!
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majellanineoften.bsky.socialWe have the resources to enact Universal Healthcare, Universal Basic Income, and Universal Education. It's the political will that is needed. 1 trillion on The Department of War? Start there to rebalance priorities.
25/50
chewieartist.bsky.socialThe thing is.. Everyone wants to work. Most just can't pay the bills with the jobs they want. That's by design.
26/50
ccolter.bsky.socialDon't forget universal health care. New Mexico is leading the way.
27/50
rmr56.bsky.socialWe have always been a poor state, but this will help those
that spend half their paycheck on daycare. I hope it will continue, Governor Grisham's term will be ending soon, and Deb Haaland will be running for Gov. May the force be with us!28/50
nopointsforstyle.bsky.socialOr worse, leave kids in tenuous situations because it's the only way they can pay the rent. This will keep kids safe. This is exactly the kind of thing I want my taxes to fund!
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mag53.bsky.social30/50
ilhamscape.bsky.socialThe entirety of the US needs universal childcare
31/50
mattybags.bsky.socialThe free childcare has been *mostly* a thing here for a while, but universalizing it removes a ton of barriers for people. For a poor ass state this is a seismic event.
32/50
suzannedspain.bsky.socialThank you New Mexico!!!!
33/50
cindyresists.bsky.socialI love this for them. As a middle class family, child care was crushing for us, so I can only imagine how difficult it is for families with less income. I hope other states take this queue and do what's right for the people.
34/50
1954atomic.bsky.socialGo New Mexico
35/50
cowgirl52.bsky.socialI love New Mexico! Please make it better!
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dunkeleisen.bsky.socialI hope more states will do step up. Health care and higher education both need to be made accessible and affordable for all who need or want them.
37/50
bluedotinmaine.bsky.socialAmazing what can happen when big corporations pay a small percentage of their profits to states.
38/50
tamlwd.bsky.socialLets make the future better for kids and parents
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tanyadiona.bsky.social40/50
bobbinponytail.bsky.socialZohran, I do not know the specifics of how NM makes it work, but I feel confident in saying it works bc the intersection of women and the struggle class. They must be your advisors otherwise all you will get is reasons why it won’t work.
41/50
complemental.bsky.socialHow it works in NM is simply a matter of committing available funds to it. The state has the money from oil and gas tax revenue and has chosen to put it towards this.
42/50
kellyoholiday.bsky.socialThank you for sharing this. I’ve seen a lot of posts about it being a limited lottery.
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cats-wink.bsky.socialThere is a concentrated effort and low cost loans to start new child care centers as well as in home small providers. It will also give grandparents some pay. They started funding it years ago. Until the new providers are on line it does put pressure on existing spots.
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danieldubei.bsky.socialThank you! Yes we can
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bkannie.bsky.socialWhen my kids were little I basically worked for health insurance. Every penny I earned went to childcare and we'd never have made it if not for flexible work schedules and family help. I'd love my kids to stay in NYC as adults if they want to and this would make it feasible.
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jas-gar.bsky.socialHope their tax base can in fact deal with this expenditure. This is the kind of things that a government that cares about its people should be doing. It also enables the parents to work and add to their family finances and contribute to the economy.
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jjmoney62.bsky.socialWe have free buses, too.
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kerryarmour.bsky.socialIm very proud to call New Mexico my home.
49/50
jonvg.bsky.socialI'm proud of my state of New Mexico, we are small but progressive.
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angelalangford81.bsky.socialThat's what happens when you have an AWESOME team. People who work with you and for you, not AGAINST you!
Choose the people that surround you wisely.
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social)
In 2023, we won the Build Public Renewables Act — a groundbreaking law empowering NYS to speed up the clean energy transition and lower your bills with publicly-owned power. Today is the deadline to tell the New York Power Authority that we need a plan for 15 GW by 2030. Take urgent action below.
bsky.app
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
In 2023, we won the Build Public Renewables Act — a groundbreaking law empowering NYS to speed up the clean energy transition and lower your bills with publicly-owned power.
Today is the deadline to tell the New York Power Authority that we need a plan for 15 GW by 2030. Take urgent action below.
https://video.bsky.app/watch/did:pl...567h6ep7ke4323yrc7f5u4cvsvla7cu/playlist.m3u8
2/50
zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Take action : NYC-DSA Ecosocialists
3/50
rabinpw.bsky.social
Thanks, I just submitted my comment.
4/50
joanfromthebronx.bsky.social
Me too!
5/50
suddensyl.bsky.social
All utilities should be nationalized. Heat, light, and water shouldn’t be a for profit industry. These are necessities. Healthcare too.
6/50
afopsnowornever.bsky.social
Healthcare FIRST, then the others
7/50
skyatt.bsky.social
All at once. If things can change quickly and drastically for the worse they can change equally quickly for the better. We need rapid structural adjustment with no regard for the feelings of the right.
8/50
pplonsker.bsky.social
Omaha, Nebraska has public power.
Has had for public power for decades.
Omaha’s energy, even without the impact of renewables, is substantially lower in cost that other metros.
9/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.social
Indeed, since the provider doesn't need to make a profit there is no conflict between consumer price and a 'profit margin'.
10/50
jasoncampbell617.bsky.social
You're doing a great job, Mr. Mamdani, keep it up.
If we keep working and pushing back maybe someday we can have an America that actually lives up to the words and ideals that made up the Constitution that this country is supposed to be based upon.
11/50
portlandval.bsky.social
Fight back against the greedy hoards that have taken over everything that should be run for the people not huge profits.
12/50
gloria6262.bsky.social
When Mamdani wins. We all win.
13/50
chrisjustice01.bsky.social
Smart Energy
Power to the people 
14/50
lunaticleft.bsky.social
This is the NYPD you once admitted was racist and corrupt. Now you apologize to appease the world's most dangerous fascist gang for votes? Coward. 
15/50
cloacadentata.bsky.social
The NYPD is mentioned 0 times in this post.
16/50
lunaticleft.bsky.social
It's mentioned now.
17/50
cloacadentata.bsky.social
He's appeasing the police by calling for more clean energy?
18/50
tress333.bsky.social
We need ZKM energy in every single state!
19/50
constant-tummyache.bsky.social
Keep going on this trajectory, and you have a bright future, sir. Please don’t bend the knee for nobody and continue to fight for what you believe is right. We *need* more people like you in today’s political climate.
You are the future. Keep moving forward.
20/50
explainhimjim.bsky.social
It’s a call to action from a New York politician, pushing for the state to ramp up clean energy to 15 gigawatts by 2030. He’s urging people to pressure the New York Power Authority to act fast on this public power plan.
21/50
jfoxtales.bsky.social
Loving this energy!
22/50
wifejackson.bsky.social
@mark-carney.bsky.social this is what fast tracking is. Not the promotion of more fossil fuels.
23/50
vanlighet.bsky.social
Good lord I hope the security around you is next level top notch
24/50
katiekatz.bsky.social
Ignorant Republicans here in Texas are already labeling Mamdani as an inexperienced Assemblyman. They did the same to @barackobama.bsky.social when he ran in 2008 while completely ignoring his policies. Remind them what happens when someone with actual policies win and get out and vote.
25/50
670rv.bsky.social
My boy worked straight out of post graduate school!
He would be so thrilled- I just shared this by text.
26/50
macksteele.bsky.social
Everything he is doing is being negated by Republicans higher up
27/50
saintedithstein.bsky.social
Put Jesus first. Religion always comes before politics
28/50
silverysage.bsky.social
THIS is Leadership
29/50
franco6767.bsky.social
love this guy!
30/50
greathands4you.bsky.social
Eisenhower decided for the Highway System over the Railroad.
31/50
tamlwd.bsky.social
32/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.social
Commie says what?
33/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.social
Something you might struggle with: sensible facts.
34/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.social
I mean he admits it openly soooooo
35/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.social
Openly? Is he supposed to hide his view?
36/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.social
Im glad he is open about it but its not exactly a good look
37/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.social
It's a very good look.
38/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.social
If you havent read a single history book, then sure.
39/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.social
That would be you then.
40/50
prattayowtf.bsky.social
Hey Zohran, you market yourself with the Indian
flag right?
I think you should speak against the horrific beheading of Indian man Chandra Nagamallaiah at Dallas.
41/50
medru.bsky.social
I'm having a problem with whole clean energy thing.
I'm a Democrat. And I think we need clean energy, but when one part of a state punishes you for throwing your food in the regular garbage when you pay your bill the same as you do in Southern California, the entire set up seems costly for a few.
42/50
concerned2.bsky.social
VOTE for Zohran
43/50
jenwen2011.bsky.social
🫡
44/50
plutodog.org
The NIMBY Cambria Karen’s crushed Solar and Wind for Tier One companies in our county. #NiagaraCounty
Bluesky
45/50
starvecorporations.bsky.social
Data centers have to build their own energy. No nuclear or ammonia plants. They have recirculating water & reversible chips to keep heat down.
Their energy needs to surveille and invade our privacy are not my problem.
46/50
janediesel.bsky.social
@dukeenergy.bsky.social offers users in Florida ability to use their solar produced power. But charge them EXTRA for it! What a business you’ve got there Duke Energy!
47/50
goldentreebe.bsky.social
48/50
sassyvan.bsky.social
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
You, sir, are an absolute inspiration!
But please PLEASE be careful and always have a great security team.
49/50
greenheron.bsky.social
Done!
50/50
gomez0301.bsky.social
I am so interested in this candidate, So much energy and not afraid!!
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.socialIn 2023, we won the Build Public Renewables Act — a groundbreaking law empowering NYS to speed up the clean energy transition and lower your bills with publicly-owned power.
Today is the deadline to tell the New York Power Authority that we need a plan for 15 GW by 2030. Take urgent action below.
https://video.bsky.app/watch/did:pl...567h6ep7ke4323yrc7f5u4cvsvla7cu/playlist.m3u8
2/50
zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Take action : NYC-DSA Ecosocialists
3/50
rabinpw.bsky.socialThanks, I just submitted my comment.
4/50
joanfromthebronx.bsky.socialMe too!
5/50
suddensyl.bsky.socialAll utilities should be nationalized. Heat, light, and water shouldn’t be a for profit industry. These are necessities. Healthcare too.
6/50
afopsnowornever.bsky.socialHealthcare FIRST, then the others
7/50
skyatt.bsky.socialAll at once. If things can change quickly and drastically for the worse they can change equally quickly for the better. We need rapid structural adjustment with no regard for the feelings of the right.
8/50
pplonsker.bsky.socialOmaha, Nebraska has public power.
Has had for public power for decades.
Omaha’s energy, even without the impact of renewables, is substantially lower in cost that other metros.
9/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.socialIndeed, since the provider doesn't need to make a profit there is no conflict between consumer price and a 'profit margin'.
10/50
jasoncampbell617.bsky.socialYou're doing a great job, Mr. Mamdani, keep it up.
If we keep working and pushing back maybe someday we can have an America that actually lives up to the words and ideals that made up the Constitution that this country is supposed to be based upon.
11/50
portlandval.bsky.socialFight back against the greedy hoards that have taken over everything that should be run for the people not huge profits.
12/50
gloria6262.bsky.socialWhen Mamdani wins. We all win.
13/50
chrisjustice01.bsky.socialSmart Energy
Power to the people 14/50
lunaticleft.bsky.social This is the NYPD you once admitted was racist and corrupt. Now you apologize to appease the world's most dangerous fascist gang for votes? Coward.
15/50
cloacadentata.bsky.socialThe NYPD is mentioned 0 times in this post.
16/50
lunaticleft.bsky.socialIt's mentioned now.
17/50
cloacadentata.bsky.socialHe's appeasing the police by calling for more clean energy?
18/50
tress333.bsky.socialWe need ZKM energy in every single state!
19/50
constant-tummyache.bsky.socialKeep going on this trajectory, and you have a bright future, sir. Please don’t bend the knee for nobody and continue to fight for what you believe is right. We *need* more people like you in today’s political climate.
You are the future. Keep moving forward.
20/50
explainhimjim.bsky.socialIt’s a call to action from a New York politician, pushing for the state to ramp up clean energy to 15 gigawatts by 2030. He’s urging people to pressure the New York Power Authority to act fast on this public power plan.
21/50
jfoxtales.bsky.socialLoving this energy!
22/50
wifejackson.bsky.social@mark-carney.bsky.social this is what fast tracking is. Not the promotion of more fossil fuels.
23/50
vanlighet.bsky.socialGood lord I hope the security around you is next level top notch
24/50
katiekatz.bsky.socialIgnorant Republicans here in Texas are already labeling Mamdani as an inexperienced Assemblyman. They did the same to @barackobama.bsky.social when he ran in 2008 while completely ignoring his policies. Remind them what happens when someone with actual policies win and get out and vote.
25/50
670rv.bsky.socialMy boy worked straight out of post graduate school!
He would be so thrilled- I just shared this by text.
26/50
macksteele.bsky.socialEverything he is doing is being negated by Republicans higher up
27/50
saintedithstein.bsky.socialPut Jesus first. Religion always comes before politics
28/50
silverysage.bsky.socialTHIS is Leadership
29/50
franco6767.bsky.sociallove this guy!30/50
greathands4you.bsky.socialEisenhower decided for the Highway System over the Railroad.
31/50
tamlwd.bsky.social32/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.socialCommie says what?
33/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.socialSomething you might struggle with: sensible facts.
34/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.socialI mean he admits it openly soooooo
35/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.socialOpenly? Is he supposed to hide his view?
36/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.socialIm glad he is open about it but its not exactly a good look
37/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.socialIt's a very good look.
38/50
discourse-enjoyer.bsky.socialIf you havent read a single history book, then sure.
39/50
jacquesriverain.bsky.socialThat would be you then.
40/50
prattayowtf.bsky.socialHey Zohran, you market yourself with the Indian
flag right? I think you should speak against the horrific beheading of Indian man Chandra Nagamallaiah at Dallas.
41/50
medru.bsky.socialI'm having a problem with whole clean energy thing.
I'm a Democrat. And I think we need clean energy, but when one part of a state punishes you for throwing your food in the regular garbage when you pay your bill the same as you do in Southern California, the entire set up seems costly for a few.
42/50
concerned2.bsky.socialVOTE for Zohran
43/50
jenwen2011.bsky.social🫡44/50
plutodog.orgThe NIMBY Cambria Karen’s crushed Solar and Wind for Tier One companies in our county. #NiagaraCounty
Bluesky
45/50
starvecorporations.bsky.socialData centers have to build their own energy. No nuclear or ammonia plants. They have recirculating water & reversible chips to keep heat down.
Their energy needs to surveille and invade our privacy are not my problem.
46/50
janediesel.bsky.social@dukeenergy.bsky.social offers users in Florida ability to use their solar produced power. But charge them EXTRA for it! What a business you’ve got there Duke Energy!
47/50
goldentreebe.bsky.social
48/50
sassyvan.bsky.social@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
You, sir, are an absolute inspiration!
But please PLEASE be careful and always have a great security team.
49/50
greenheron.bsky.socialDone!
50/50
gomez0301.bsky.socialI am so interested in this candidate, So much energy and not afraid!!
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