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62% of Dem Voters Want Dem Leadership Replaced. Conversely, FDR Dems Are Wildly Popular.

FDR Democratic candidates are winning because they understand there is no mystical, magic fairyland called the "center", and understand voters want bold solutions that work.

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Jul 02, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral primary by having a genuine understanding of everyday issues. How did he come to understand these fundamental issues? He engaged with tens of thousands of people in every neighborhood, asking them what they specifically need and want. While establishment Democrats may lie, insult candidates like Mamdani, use racist tropes, make unfounded guesses about voters, or waste money on consultants, Mamdani and candidates like him, truly understand the lives and issues of the people they wish to represent. The establishment does not. Mamdani took the traditional route—visiting every community, asking questions, and listening attentively. This enabled him to create bold, practical, and strong ideas. In essence, he won on the issues, not by targeting a nonexistent group called the “center.”

Currently, our Democratic leaders are resistant to change and can’t grasp why the base is angry. According to a recent Ipsos poll, 62% of Democrats want new leadership, with o…

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