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Khi’s analysis presents an 83% chance that Mdani could become the next elected leader in New York, even after setbacks like Eric Adams dropping out. The real concern is that Mdani represents a wave of populism and dissatisfaction with the current economic order—what the author calls “a socialist wave heading for America.”
However, the author warns against equating this movement with unmitigated socialism or viewing it simply through partisan lenses. Instead, Mdani’s rise underscores a demand for better capitalism—an economic system capable of providing affordable homes, reliable healthcare, and opportunities for families to thrive without bankruptcy.