I am a democratic socialist, yes. I started to call myself that after Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign for president, when I finally had a language that described how I saw the world, and the way that I believe the world should be — which is one where every person has the dignity they need to live a decent life.
Mamdani articulates his identity as a democratic socialist and his vision for society.
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I’ll reach out the White House ahead of taking office because this is a relationship that will be critical to the success of this city.
The sheer number of applicants speaks to the excitement at the heart of this movement — one that has inspired people to believe that government can put working people first.
There were more New Yorkers who voted for President Trump in the most recent presidential election because of that focus on cost of living
For me, it’s not about myself, it’s not about a relationship with an individual. It’s about a relationship between New York City and the White House.
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