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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · 7d

“Freezing the rent” is a cornerstone of Zohran Mamdani’s agenda. Eric Adams could make it impossible. nymag.com/intelligence...

Eric Adams Could Blow Up Mamdani’s Rent Freeze

Landlords want him to Zohran-proof more than 1 million apartments.

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Dolan's Knicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · 24d

Eric Adams filmed the video after midnight, which is an insane nugget from @freedlander.bsky.social -- nymag.com/intelligence...

Eric Adams Couldn’t Sleep on It Any Longer

Just past midnight, he decided to end his reelection campaign. The past month was a disaster.

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · 24d

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Eric Adams Couldn’t Sleep on It Any Longer

Just past midnight, he decided to end his reelection campaign. The past month was a disaster.

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Aman Batheja @amanbatheja.bsky.social · Jul 30

“The Mamdani campaign has been in regular contact with both Governor Kathy Hochul’s office and the office of Attorney General Letitia James, who have pledged their support should Mamdani be detained by immigration or border officials after he lands.”
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Mamdani’s Campaign ‘Taking Steps’ in Case He Gets Hassled Reentering U.S.

The mayoral candidate will be arriving at JFK airport after a trip to Uganda.

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · Jul 29

Probably smart for him to be thinking about this possibility, but truly a tragic sign of our times that he has to: nymag.com/intelligence...

Mamdani’s Campaign ‘Taking Steps’ in Case He Gets Hassled Reentering U.S.

The mayoral candidate will be arriving at JFK airport after a trip to Uganda.

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · Jul 29

Zohran Mamdani is returning to US tomorrow. His team, and NY officials, are preparing for what may await him when he lands nymag.com/intelligence...

Mamdani’s Campaign ‘Taking Steps’ in Case He Gets Hassled Reentering U.S.

The mayoral candidate will be arriving at JFK airport after a trip to Uganda.

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New York Magazine @nymag.com · Jun 28

Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo and the elite by upending how the city’s politics was supposed to work. Read our latest cover story about his win by @freedlander.bsky.social buff.ly/wekmKBb

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · Jun 24

The Rumble in the Jungle-like Heat. A final look as a chaotic mayoral race races to a finish nymag.com/intelligence...

Expect a Photo Finish in New York’s Mayoral Race

Recriminations have already begun in the camp of Andrew Cuomo — a big favorite until Zohran Mamdani’s recent rise.

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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · Jun 20

Solid deep-dive on the Mamdani campaign in New York - although if I can make a professional observation, the thing that strikes me most about the Mamdani campaign isn't that it "broke the rules" but on the contrary, it is/was a solid execution of a very conventional 21st C campaign model.

David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · Jun 20

Took a peek under the hood of Mamdani-mentum and a look at the guy behind some of its viral campaign ads nymag.com/intelligence...

How Zohran Wins

The Mamdani campaign broke the rules of running for mayor. Will it be enough?

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · Jun 20

Took a peek under the hood of Mamdani-mentum and a look at the guy behind some of its viral campaign ads nymag.com/intelligence...

How Zohran Wins

The Mamdani campaign broke the rules of running for mayor. Will it be enough?

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · Jun 12

Andrew Cuomo's closing message: The LA riots are coming to New York. And who do you want to face off against Trump--me, or Kid Mamdani?

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With Mamdani Surging, Cuomo Plays the Trump Card

His closing message is a scorching ad saying New York could be next after Los Angeles and his 33-year-old opponent can’t lead.

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · May 27

Who is going to win the AOC primary?
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AOC Is Running Out of Time

If progressives hope to prevent Mayor Cuomo, she will need to back a challenger soon.

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · May 5

Dems come for their own nymag.com/intelligence...

The ‘Liberal Tea Party’ Moment Is Here for Democrats

It’s going to be a long, hot summer for incumbents.

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Joe In Absurdistan @j-everett.bsky.social · May 5

Thank You

"...across the country, a record number of well-financed progressives are gearing up to take on Democratic incumbents who have been in office for decades."

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The ‘Liberal Tea Party’ Moment Is Here for Democrats

It’s going to be a long, hot summer for incumbents.

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David Freedlander @freedlander.bsky.social · Apr 21

The NYC mayoral race has become a contest about who can best protect New York from Donald Trump. But can anyone? nymag.com/intelligence...

Who Can Trump-proof New York?

Democratic mayoral hopefuls, with two major exceptions, have plans to take on the president.

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New York Magazine @nymag.com · Mar 31

Why does Andrew Cuomo even want to be mayor of New York City? Read our report on the "new" Cuomo and his new pitch for office: nymag.com/intelligence...