I mean weren't some wanting a Democrat politician like this? It's basically what a Democrat version of trump would sound like
People are waiting for democratic politicians to stand on business and who will not compromise with the fascist-like Republican party. Basically Bernie sanders but slightly younger. Not somebody that just talks junk.
Eric Adams just recently referred to some essential workers as "low skilled" workers
I mean technically he's not
wrong, but it's just not a good look. But NYers are very blunt so I'm sure they ain't really care like that .
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And on a side note: lightfoot does suck. Her heart is in the right place but I dont think she can handle being mayor of a place like Chicago, especially without the machine's backing