Official Zohran Mamdani NYC Mayor Thread

[squistion 2,515]

After last night's impressive win, I think he deserves his own thread as I am sure he will be making a lot of news duing the next four years.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-york-city-election-results-9.6966833

New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, calls out Trump in victory speech

Voter turnout was highest the city has seen in decades 

The Associated Press · Posted: Nov 04, 2025 6:42 PM PST |

 

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old democratic socialist, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump administration.

In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani must now navigate the unending demands of America’s biggest city and deliver on ambitious — skeptics say unrealistic — campaign promises.

With his commanding win, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa. He will also become New York’s youngest mayor in more than a century when he takes office on Jan. 1.

“The conventional wisdom would tell you that I am far from the perfect candidate. I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older. I am Muslim. I am a democratic socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this,” Mamdani declared to a roaring crowd at his victory party.

He cast his win as a boon for blue-collar workers struggling to get by. “New York, tonight you have delivered a mandate for change,” he said, vowing to ”wake up each morning with a singular purpose: To make this city better for you than it was the day before.”

He also addressed U.S. President Donald Trump head on.

“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant,” he said, adding that, “If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”

Trump appeared to acknowledge Mamdani’s challenges, posting ”…AND SO IT BEGINS!” on his Truth Social site. 

A commanding win

More than 2 million New Yorkers cast ballots in the contest, the largest turnout in a mayoral race in more than 50 years, according to the city’s Board of Elections. With roughly 90 per cent of the votes counted, Mamdani held an approximately 9 percentage point lead over Cuomo. [...]

 

 

[shadrap 254]

Congrats, Dems just elected a socialist.  They have been edging that way for some time.  This was predictable.  

[TBayXXXVII 2,667]

Just more proof that it's the left moving further left and not the right moving further right.

[Meglamaniac 789]

Congrats, should be fun watching NY get what it asked for

[BrahmaBulls 922]

I feel bad for the New Yorkers that didn't vote for this sh!t but I hope the ones that did get what they voted for.

[Tree of Knowledge 2,122]

I’ve heard I-95 south is a parking lot this morning.  

[HellToupee 2,208]

8 minutes ago, Tree of Knowledge said:

I’ve heard I-95 south is a parking lot this morning.  

The problem is the majority of the ones that will potentially leave were most likely part of the problem . It’s another beautiful day in Florida, going to be 81 and sunny where I am

[Ron_Artest 2,195]

Seeing a lot of "hope they get what they deserve".  I remember the same people chastising the same sentiment about people that voted for Trump.

[listen2me 23 1,951]

Criminals are ecstatic today.  

[TBayXXXVII 2,667]

6 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Seeing a lot of "hope they get what they deserve".  I remember the same people chastising the same sentiment about people that voted for Trump.

I believe in states rights.  I hope they get what they voted for.  Not sure where the issue is.

[Tree of Knowledge 2,122]

I have heard from reliable sources that Wall Street might be relocating to Jacksonville.   

[SaintsInDome2006 642]

1 hour ago, squistion said:

“If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”

Bloody hell, that’s good stuff.

[BrahmaBulls 922]

38 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Seeing a lot of "hope they get what they deserve".  I remember the same people chastising the same sentiment about people that voted for Trump.

I am being sincere.  I hope the people of NY get what they voted for.  Do you want them to get something they didn't vote for?

[BrahmaBulls 922]

4 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

Bloody hell, that’s good stuff.

It's a mayor lol.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,536]

1 hour ago, shadrap said:

Congrats, Dems just elected a socialist.  They have been edging that way for some time.  This was predictable.  

He’s a commie 

[SaintsInDome2006 642]

Just now, BrahmaBulls said:

It's a mayor lol.

I just meant the speech writing.

[BrahmaBulls 922]

1 minute ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

I just meant the speech writing.

I'm sure any anti-Trump sentence gets you hard.  

[SaintsInDome2006 642]

There’s going to be a lot of bad hyperbole here with the Marxism & communism. NYPost has a hammer & sickle next to Z’s picture. But also the Republicans are totally right about reversing the policies which have energized NYC since the 1980s. I just see a populist reaction here, people rejecting Cuomo, Adams & Trump, & I’m expecting a lot of personality & media conflict with Trump. But *if he improves NYC & gains popularity in NYC itself then it could be a game changer for Dems. OTOH the last 2 mayors (one progressive, the other occasionally supported by maga) ended up being generally disliked & that could happen too.

[SaintsInDome2006 642]

8 minutes ago, BrahmaBulls said:

I'm sure any anti-Trump sentence gets you hard.  

Erika Kirk is more my style but thanks for the response.

[squistion 2,515]

2 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

There’s going to be a lot of bad hyperbole here wuth the Marxism & communism. NYPost has a hammer & sickle next to Z’s picture.  

That does not suprise me in the least. 

[Tree of Knowledge 2,122]

4 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

There’s going to be a lot of bad hyperbole here with the Marxism & communism. NYPost has a hammer & sickle next to Z’s picture. But also the Republicans are totally right about reversing the policies which have energized NYC since the 1980s. I just see a populist reaction here, people rejecting Cuomo, Adams & Trump, & I’m expecting a lot of personality & media conflict with Trump. But *if he improves NYC & gains popularity in NYC itself then it could be a game changer for Dems. OTOH the last 2 mayors (one progressive, the other occasionally supported by maga) ended up being generally disliked & that could happen too.

Burkas replacing yoga pants will be his undoing.  

[BrahmaBulls 922]

This needed it's own thread?  There's already a thread for the NYC mayor.

[HellToupee 2,208]

8 minutes ago, BrahmaBulls said:

This needed it's own thread?  There's already a thread for the NYC mayor.

Squissy decides what needs a thread or not. How many Trump threads are here. There is one thread over 400 pages and 16k replies and he saw fit to start a Trump world. Just run everything through him or he will throw a tantrum 

[Tree of Knowledge 2,122]

10 minutes ago, BrahmaBulls said:

This needed it's own thread?  There's already a thread for the NYC mayor.

OP is a fanboy (until they pitch him off Chrysler Building)

[squistion 2,515]

12 minutes ago, HellToupee said:

Squis decides what needs a thread or not. How many Trump threads are here. There is one thread over 400 pages and 16k replies and he saw fit to start a Trump world. Just run everything through him or he will throw a tantrum 

Says the guy who started a duplicate Official Jack Smith Thread. 

And you specifically told me to quit posting in your MAGA "Father Trump" thread or there would be consequences (paraphrasing). You can't have it both ways, telling someone not to post in your Trump thread and then complaining when someone starts another thread to post Trump related news.

[Baker Boy 1,710]

When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.

[squistion 2,515]

 

[Ron_Artest 2,195]

Trump repeating Mamdani's message this morning

Happy Anniversary! On this day, November 5th, one year ago, we had one of the Greatest Presidential Victories in History — Such an Honor to represent our Country. Our Economy is BOOMING, and Costs are coming way down. Affordability is our goal. Love to the American People! 
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

[The Real timschochet 7,414]

I was so impressed by Mamdani’s speech last night. Still don’t agree with many of his ideas but what a powerful speaker he is! Rooting for him, let’s see what he can do. 

[Tree of Knowledge 2,122]

2 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

I was so impressed by Mamdani’s speech last night. Still don’t agree with many of his ideas but what a powerful speaker he is! Rooting for him, let’s see what he can do. 

Hitler was also a great orator

[The Real timschochet 7,414]

2 minutes ago, Tree of Knowledge said:

Hitler was also a great orator

Oooh what a comeback. 

[squistion 2,515]

Just now, The Real timschochet said:

I was so impressed by Mamdani’s speech last night. Still don’t agree with many of his ideas but what a powerful speaker he is! Rooting for him, let’s see what he can do. 

So was I. I don't think most Democrats are in agreement with much of his stated agenda...but when was the last time he saw anyone of the left who is this dynamic a speaker? Obama, I would guess.

[Mike Hunt 308]

5 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

I was so impressed by Mamdani’s speech last night. Still don’t agree with many of his ideas but what a powerful speaker he is! Rooting for him, let’s see what he can do. 

 

Just now, squistion said:

So was I. I don't think most Democrats are in agreement with much of his stated agenda...but when was the last time he saw anyone of the left who is this dynamic a speaker? Obama, I would guess.

 

You and Tim should get an apartment in the Bronx to show your support. 

[BrahmaBulls 922]

10 minutes ago, Mike Hunt said:

 

 

You and Tim should get an apartment in the Bronx to show your support. 

Squis is about 60 years old than Tim likes

[squistion 2,515]

21 minutes ago, Mike Hunt said:

You and Tim should get an apartment in the Bronx to show your support. 

Good idea, I'll ask Tim about it.

Tell us where you live in Mississippi and maybe we can stop by and visit you on the way.  

[HellToupee 2,208]

57 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

I was so impressed by Mamdani’s speech last night. Still don’t agree with many of his ideas but what a powerful speaker he is! Rooting for him, let’s see what he can do. 

Van Jones had a totally different take

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"I think he missed an opportunity. I think the Mamdani that we saw in the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot warmer, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech. And I think that Mamdani is the one you need to hear from tonight. There are a lot of people trying to figure out, can I get on this train with him or not? Is he going to include me? Is he going -- is he -- is he going to be more of a class warrior even in office? I think he missed a chance tonight to to open up and bring more people into the tent. I think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way that he was almost yelling. And that's not the Mamdani that we've seen on Tiktok and the great interviews and stuff like that."

"So, I felt like it was a little bit of a character switch here, where the warm, open, embracing guy that's close to working people was not on stage tonight. And there were some some other voice on stage. That said, he's very young. And he just pulled off something very, very difficult. And I wouldn't write him off, but I think he missed an opportunity to open himself up tonight. And I think that that will probably cost him going forward."

 

[HellToupee 2,208]

27 minutes ago, squistion said:

Good idea, I'll ask Tim about it.

Tell us where you live in Mississippi and maybe we can stop by and visit you on the way.  

Is there something wrong with people living in Mississippi? Is it the demographics? What’s is the put down? I don’t get it

Race and ethnicity

• White: 56.3%

• Black or African American: 37.0%

• Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

• Two or more races: 3.6%

• Asian: 1.0%

• American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%

[SaintsInDome2006 642]

I don’t think it’s gotten enough notice that Sliwa outright said Trump tried bribing him to drop out.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,590]

 Shots…thoughts?

[The Real timschochet 7,414]

Mississippi, to me, means one thing: the home of the Delta Blues. Never been there but will always be a fan. 
 

I also enjoy John Grisham. Faulkner, not so much.