Mamdani's MAGA Playbook
But if this formula—populist giveaways, vilification of elites and selective appeal to grievance—works so effectively in Republican politics at the national level, why wouldn't it in New York? The setup is the same. The only difference is the color of the jersey. Mr. Mamdani's opponents will need another game plan.
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