Why the "Mamdani Formula" of politics is beyond most elected Dems simply astounds me. It is so simple. 1-Have a "North Star" (aka a set of principles) 2-Have an overt love of public service 3-Use intelligence, empathy & compassion to identify & address issues. 4-Apply #1-#3 in all situations

Isn’t that the “Obama Formula” as well?

Yes. Ideally, it is the "Democracy Formula." I use Mamdami to illustrate this point because he's current. Many seem to have no sense that he represents principles of America at its best. (Sadly, many young voters may not remember Obama & much of what they do hear abt him today is tainted)

As a European, I remember Obama as the last person in charge of the USA we really had faith in and who was an example, an ideal we believed in. Mamdani is so as well, but has - of course - very less media coverage her.

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Do you think the momentum in #Minneapolis can be a turning point? Perhaps adding the #Davos craziness?

First, as an American, let me apologize for this nonsense. While America has done lots of awful things during my lifetime, they all pale in comparison to Trump. American apathy & extremism resulted in Trump 2.0 & we need to deal w/ it. Minneapolis, Chicago, Portland & Los Angeles are pushing back.

While the people of Minneapolis are doing great work & their courage & commitment are great, across America, we need to do more to combat the evils of the Trump Administration. We (American voters) made this mess. Now we must be the ones to clean it up.