The nomination and the subsequent election of Mamdani as mayor of New York City was a dangerous and catastrophic event for the city, and arguably for the country. How did it happen? Far too many New York voters were totally clueless when they voted for the opposing Republican candidate who had no chance of winning. They voted their party, not realizing that this time was different. Other New York City voters felt righteous and noble in refusing to vote for a candidate running on the Independent ticket as a matter of “principle,” to punish him for his past bad record, even though voting for him might have resulted in a loss for Mamdani.

Then there were those who invited Mamdani into their homes for a “meet and greet,” mistakenly thinking that if they appease the future mayor he will be nice to them after the elections. Worst of all were voters who exemplified the term “useful idiots,” those who believed that Mamdani’s youth, his empty words and vapid smile would be good for New York. They therefore voted Democrat, as they have always done, for the party that has been overtaken by Progressive Socialists who are happy to destroy........

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