The New York State News and Politics Thread

I’ve heard about Newburgh, never been.

There’s a rest stop in Harriman so I never had a reason to stop. Good thing.

Mamdani gave a masterclass on how to run a campaign.

Like Trump, he’s willing to say things the establishment considers outrageous, and as a result he comes across as genuine.

Unlike Trump, he appeals to the better angels of our nature.

He used AOC’s campaign finance model of small, grassroots donations so he isn’t beholden to corrupt corporate money once governing.

Not to mention he stayed on message and completely clobbered Cuomo in the debates.

Doing better at statements than the last incident

So the GOP is going with JD and Elise apparently.

Oh, no, no indeed! She says that her most important title is “mommy” and she’s only doing this to spend more time with her son.

And goodness, why would Stefanik lie? :face_with_diagonal_mouth:

Keeping it real in the capital!

Ok, NYC. You asked for this. I wish him the best but remain skeptical. :face_with_monocle:

Looks like the folks at Jacobin have their on the pie in the sky from the git go.

Zohran’s Mayoralty Can Advance the Cause of Socialism

new year, new publication quota targets

I don’t think that’s what’s happening there.

New year same old sarcasm. :face_with_diagonal_mouth:

can’t teach an old dog new tricks

Can put them down tho. :skull: :dog:

Ugh, here’s comes the dog pile, not that the NY Post hasn’t already started in too.

It’s good they’re helping publicize it! :smile:

TikTok is the end of the road to stupid.

This was an interesting article, the focus here is worth noting, but also our country’s rich socialist history in general.

Oh? Where them rich socialists at?