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How Zohran Mamdani beat Trump-backed Andrew Cuomo in New York
It’s a reminder that Americans haven’t given up on the idea that democracy still matters.
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Mr Zohran Mamdani has offered the American left a blueprint for relevance in a jaded era.
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Cory Alpert
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Just a few months ago, Mr Zohran Mamdani was an obscure state legislator in New York. His name meant little to most voters when he entered the race for mayor of New York City, joining a crowded field of candidates with deep pockets and powerful networks across America’s largest metropolis.
He rose from just 1 per cent in the polls – a statistical blip – to claim victory on Nov 4,
