The Sorensen Monologues

Facing the Threat

The brazen and often shameless attacks on NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani from members of his own party reveal how they could be going on the offensive against Trumpism and the naked bigotry of far-right extremists if they were so inclined. Yet the Democratic leadership apparently has no trouble going out of its way to condemn a popular progressive candidate who actually inspires voters.

Many old guard Democrats went so far as to back the repulsive Andrew Cuomo, who was forced to resign the governorship over a report that he harassed eleven female employees. Thankfully, we’ve seen Democrats like the honorable NYC comptroller Brad Lander rise to the occasion. ” On Colbert, Lander said “No mayor is going to be responsible for what happens in the Middle East, but there is something quite remarkable about a Jewish New Yorker and a Muslim New Yorker coming together to say, ‘Here’s how we protect all New Yorkers. Jewish New Yorkers and Muslim New Yorkers are not going to be divided from each other. We build a city where you have affordable housing and good schools and safe neighborhoods for everyone.’” That’s how you do it!

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