Here’s Why Millennials Are Drawn to Mamdani — And What We Can Do To Change That
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Here’s Why Millennials Are Drawn to Mamdani — And What We Can Do To Change That

To counter the threat of socialism, we must understand why he appeals to our young people. 

Simon Hankinson

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. But to counter the threat of resurgent socialism at the local and national level, we must understand why he appeals to our young people.

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