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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From a NYT comment to Bret Stephen’s Israel first column today. (One of many) 
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I wonder if you'd have the same fear if there were a Jewish candidate who was fervently pro-Israel and defended all of their actions against Palestinians? Who spent their college years as a member of a Zionist club that refused to accept Palestinian statehood? Somehow I doubt it.

I would also predict outrage if the public and media always pointed out his Jewishness and made him an avatar for any bad action on the part of another Jewish person or Israeli. And rightfully so.

Yet when it comes to Mamdani, we don't see past his religion. When it comes to Mamdani, we don't have the same understanding for his defense of Palestinians, as were are expected to have for Jewish Americans who defend Israel.

It is abhorrent to be anti-semitic. Yet, no one thinks twice about blatant anti-muslim rhetoric. It has been so normalized, that people feel justified in being "afraid" of muslim people. Not just future mayors, but immigrants and American muslim communities.

How is this ok? How is this defensible?[/quote]

So many smart posts like this, and more.

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Cuomo had the backing of Michael Bloomberg, who poured $25 million into a super PAC. Bill Clinton campaigned for Cuomo. The entire Democratic establishment lined up behind AIPAC’s chosen candidate, including some who had previously condemned Cuomo’s corruption.

It didn’t matter. Voters saw through the smear campaigns, the racism, the fear tactics, and the flood of dark money. 
People are looking for answers not the corrupt status quo.

They chose justice.
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