US EditionZohran Mamdani Calls for ‘Seizing the Means of Production’ and ‘Unapologetic’ Socialism
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary advocating for radical policies like housing de-commodification and tax hikes on the wealthy amid voter demand for economic justice, experts say.
- On June 24, New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo with 43.51% of the vote.
- Fueled by voter dissatisfaction over high housing costs and political neglect, as many young New Yorkers struggle with unaffordable rent.
- Zohran Mamdani won 43.51% of the vote, gaining support from parts of NYC’s Jewish community and resonating with the city’s large Muslim population.
- Following his primary victory, Trump called Mamdani a 'communist lunatic,' but fact-checkers found no evidence he plans to seize all grocery stores.
- Looking ahead, Mamdani's rise indicates a broader shift in urban politics, including rent freezes for over 2 million tenants and accelerated affordable housing development.
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We’ve seen Mamdani’s ideas tried before
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has ignited a firestorm over his recently resurfaced comment in which he said, “The end goal is seizing the means of production.” This Marxist-inspired rhetoric, evoking the specter of state-controlled economies, is not only out of touch with New York’s vibrant capitalist spirit but also a reckless call that endangers the city’s economic stability and global standing. New York City …
Former AOC Supporter Matures, Has Message for Socialist Mamdani Fans: 'These Policies Don’t Make Cities Fairer, They Make Them Poorer'
A former AOC supporter has a warning for young New York voters who are dazzled by Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s socialist promises: “These policies don’t make cities fairer; they make them poorer.” Mamdani has been criticized for his radical plans to transform the city and for how he proposes paying for it, including hiking property taxes for “richer and whiter neighborhoods.” Mamdani has also waged a longstanding campaign aimed at defundin…
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