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Zohran Mamdani: 'I don't think we should have billionaires'
NBC News· 2025-06-29 22:31
You are a self-described democratic socialist. Do you think that billionaires have a right to exist. I don't think that we should have billionaires because frankly it is so much money in a moment of such inequality.And ultimately what we need more of is equality across our city and across our state and across our country. And I look forward to work with everyone, including billionaires, to make a city that is fairer for all of them. Well, let me ask you about what Donald Trump, the president of the United S ...
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The Economist· 2025-06-29 21:00
The democratic socialist calls himself “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare—as a progressive, Muslim immigrant.” But Republicans may be as delighted by his victory as progressives are https://t.co/CQiWvK5TNaPhoto: Alamy https://t.co/sS3E5KybYj ...
Mamdani responds to Trump's attacks: 'No, I am not' a communist
NBC News· 2025-06-29 19:30
All right. You are a self-described democratic socialist. Do you think that billionaires have a right to exist.I don't think that we should have billionaires because frankly it is so much money in a moment of such inequality. And ultimately what we need more of is equality across our city and across our state and across our country. And I look forward to work with everyone, including billionaires, to make a city that is fairer for all of them.Well, let me ask you about what Donald Trump, the president of th ...
Can Socialism Work for Business in NYC?
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-29 14:05
Zohran Mamdani is a very charismatic 33 year old young man who has been an assemblyman for less than four years and is somebody who, from the business community standpoint, came out of nowhere. He latched on to the issue that is the biggest one in our city and in America, which is financial insecurity. 90% of the people in New York are not sure they can continue to afford to live here.We are the most expensive city in America, the third most expensive city in the world. So there's a disconnect between the w ...
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The Economist· 2025-06-29 13:31
There is a conceivable future in which Aung San Suu Kyi eventually emerges from jail as a figurehead for a new, democratic government. That is not the most likely outcome https://t.co/nQdC3utOdV ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-06-29 12:10
Elissa Slotkin gave a speech about Democrats’ "new vision." Zohran Mamdani embodied one. The contrast says a lot about where the party is headed, writes @niamalikah (via @opinion) https://t.co/lEFIEHLbhS ...
Zohran Mamdani victory inspires change and division within Democratic
MSNBC· 2025-06-29 02:03
All right, Democrats are calling for major changes within their party. And this week in New York, voters sent a clear message. Zohan Mandani, the 33-year-old self-described Democratic socialist, pulled off a huge upset against Andrew Cuomo and his million-dollar backings in the New York City mayoral primary election.Mani won 43% 43.5% to be exact of first place votes to Cuomo's 36.3%. And in his speech, he made clear that his run is not just about New York City. I will be your Democratic nominee for the may ...
Democratic strategist: Mamdani’s NYC win represents ‘need for disruptive politics’
MSNBC· 2025-06-28 16:20
Tonight we made history. [Applause] In the words of Nelson Mandela, "It always seems impossible until it is done." [Applause] Shock waves are still reverberating this week after 33-year-old Democratic socialist Zoran Mandani pulled off a major upset, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Mdani's supporters say he represents just what the party needs.But some members of the Democratic establishment are reportedly melting down over his victory. And Republica ...
Bradley Tusk: Mamdani's approach to hiring mildly assured me
CNBC Television· 2025-06-27 12:30
CNBC. com plus now. >> Zoran Mamdani's primary victory in New York City's mayoral race has sparked debate about the future of the Democratic Party across the country.Joining us right now is Bradley Tusk. He's the founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures, who also served as campaign manager for Mayor Bloomberg's successful 2009 bid. Bradley, welcome.Thanks for being here. Thanks for having me. Let's talk very quickly about what this means for New York.But I want to quickly get to the broader implications for the Dem ...
Lazard CEO: 'I think the Democratic Party needs to decide what it stands for'
CNBC Television· 2025-06-26 22:15
as a CEO who obviously has a workforce based in New York. Uh I you know what what will be your reaction. Will you change any of your strategic plans in terms of investing and or how you view your workforce if mom Donnie becomes the mayor.There are a lot of hypotheticals uh built into that question. First let's see what happens in the general election here in New York. Uh and then we have to see what policy changes uh happen.I would say that we are very committed to New York. the bar would be high for us to ...