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NYC Mayor's Race: 'I Think it Comes Down to Me and Mamdani,' Says Andrew Cuomo
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-25 17:23
It will change dramatically. What you see in the polls is the Army is always about 40%. That leaves 60%, as you accurately pointed out.You have a multi-candidate field. So four people or three people are breaking up that 60%. I don't think you're going to wind up ultimately with that larger field. I think the field is going to collapse. I think it's going to come down to me versus Mr.. Mamdani. And as I said, Mamdani has 40%. He has his very radical ideas, which are exciting to one group of the population, ...
'Stand up for our country': Rachel joins Lawrence to discuss her Kamala Harris interview
MSNBC· 2025-09-23 03:53
Now, now it's time for the last word with the great the great Lawrence Od. >> Good evening, Rachel. And that's not going to do it for you right now.You just had the biggest interview of the year so far uh on MSNBC. So, okay, tell us everything that you discussed during the commercial breaks. >> I will say I um I I am an awkward person who doesn't get along with people very well at large.Just as a general thing about me, I'm a hermit. I'm a I'm a I'm a pineapple who lives under the sea. Um, but I uh I get al ...
'Sure': Kamala Harris supports Mamdani, hails new class of Democratic 'rising stars'
MSNBC· 2025-09-23 03:36
You describe in the book something that you um called a secret project that you ran as vice president that you called the stars project. Yeah. Identifying up and cominging talent in the Democratic party.You'd meet with them, ask them about their interests. You say that more than one of them said they felt like they were being called to the principal's office when you asked them to come in. >> Um but this the the folks who you met with in this way include some of the people who you see very frequently now on ...
Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from NY after Hochul endorses Mamdani
MSNBC· 2025-09-15 20:37
Joining us now, Democratic consultant and president of Shankoff Communications, Hank Shankoff, senior editor for the city and Moahan public scholar at City College, Harry Seagull, and executive editor of The Nation, John Nichols. John and Hank, I believe you guys are going to disagree on a couple of things. So, let us start with Harry.Harry, um, Kathy Hokll, the governor, endorses mom, Donnie. Why did she do it now. What took her so long.Democrats, mainstream centrist Democrats, let's say, and Kathy Oak's g ...
Meet the Democratic kingmakers who anoint the next Obama
MSNBC· 2025-09-10 17:41
Election Results and Political Trends - Democrats retained a House seat in Virginia with a nearly 50-point victory in a special election [1] - Democrats continue to outperform in special elections, potentially indicating a trend [2][3] - Despite low approval ratings, Democrats show strong voter turnout in special elections [9][10] Democratic Party Dynamics - There's a perceived shift away from traditional power sources within the Democratic party [4] - The Democratic party may be underestimating its own position [7] - Engaging with non-traditional media, like podcasts (e.g, Joe Rogan), could help Democrats reach broader audiences [5][6] Oversight and Political Strategy - Control of even one chamber of Congress grants subpoena power and oversight capabilities, making redistricting battles significant [13][14][15] - Robert Garcia is highlighted as a bright spot for the Democrats, effectively utilizing oversight [10][11][12]
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The Economist· 2025-09-05 16:00
Donald Trump’s ratings are low, but he is more popular than the Democratic Party. This is partly because Democrats disapprove of themselves https://t.co/7pjg5BsKjo ...
'He's got the right approach': Bill de Blasio endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
MSNBC· 2025-09-02 12:23
Endorsement and Political Positioning - Former New York City Mayor Bill Delasio endorsed Zoran Mandani for mayor, highlighting the city's demand for sweeping changes [1] - The discussion revolves around the political labels of "socialist" versus "capitalist," with figures identifying as "democratic socialist" or "social democrat," similar to European models where basic needs are addressed by both public and private sectors [4][8] - Republicans are portrayed as attempting to obscure kitchen table issues by labeling Democrats as socialists [5] Key Policy Proposals and Affordability Crisis - Mandani's platform focuses on addressing the affordability crisis, including childcare and free buses, aiming to save people money and increase mass transit usage [3] - The proposal includes government intervention to set up grocery stores in food deserts to provide quality food at reasonable prices [9][10] - The Democratic Party is seen as having strayed from focusing on kitchen table issues like inflation and prices [6][12] Crime, Homelessness, and Quality of Life - Mandani aims to improve policing by investing in mental health workers and cure violence activists to address homelessness and reduce violence [14][15] - The approach involves balancing police presence with mental health support, especially in non-violent situations [17][18] - The goal is to break the status quo regarding homelessness and create more order by flooding the zone with mental health workers [21][22] Business Community and Pragmatism - Mandani is portrayed as talented and smart in approaching the business community, disagreeing on core issues but offering to work together and listen to concerns [30][31][32] - There's an understanding that he needs to maintain the tax base in New York City and that some business community concerns are emotional [32][33] - Mandani is seen as open to working with the business community, understanding their needs, such as affordable childcare and free buses for employees [37][38][39]
Changing the duopoly? New generation of Dems enter midterm races
MSNBC· 2025-08-21 21:15
Joining us now, host of the Independent Americans podcast and founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America, Paul Reichoff. John Nichols and Denver WLman are still with us. You know, I thought, Paul, that you were the perfect guy to talk to about Graham.I thought he'd be right up your alley. Tell me what you think. I think he's impressive and I think he's going to be popular.I think he's going to be exciting, but I think he's going to be, like so many others, dragged back down by the Democratic brand. ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-18 12:50
Resisting the Trump administration doesn’t relieve the Democratic Party of its need to acknowledge its mistakes and advance a coherent policy program, says @clive_crook (via @opinion) https://t.co/naUjEVSAU0 ...
Obama’s surprise call to Zohran Mamdani revealed by NYT
MSNBC· 2025-08-15 01:37
ON MSNBC. IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE. >> WHO STILL.>> DOUBTS THAT AMERICA. >> IS A PLACE WHERE. >> ALL.>> THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, WHO STILL WONDERS IF THE. >> DREAM OF OUR. >> FOUNDERS IS ALIVE IN OUR TIME, WHO STILL QUESTIONS.>> THE POWER OF. >> OUR DEMOCRACY. >> TONIGHT IS.>> YOUR ANSWER. >> FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA STILL CARRIES MAJOR INFLUENCE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, AND IT'S NO SMALL THING WHEN HE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND CALLS A POLITICAL ASPIRANT TO OFFER SOME ADVICE. AND WHILE MUCH OF THE DEMOCRA ...