Many Americans outside New York City are wondering why Zohran Mamdani, a young, media-savvy socialist, is the favorite to win the mayoralty of our most iconic metropolis.
It’s easy to ridicule Mamdani and his promises of a socialist utopia. However, to counter the threat of resurgent socialism, we must understand why he appeals to young people.
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the federal taxpayer must never assume the debts of the states.
Young people are scared, which is partly why they are drawn to Mamdani's ideology.
Author's summary: Millennials are drawn to Mamdani's socialist ideology due to economic uncertainty.