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However, there’s also skepticism that entrenched powers—particularly Wall Street and financial elites—will allow a candidate like Mandani, who’s portrayed as a radical or “lunatic,” to ascend without interference or potential manipulation.
Establishment Dynamics and Electoral Fairness
The debate deepens over the nature of the establishment’s role. Some participants suggest that despite Mandani’s populist rhetoric—campaign promises like free buses and rapid transit—real power brokers, especially affluent financiers in New York, might work to prevent a true outsider from winning. The fear is rooted in the notion that Mandani’s policies threaten existing economic interests, especially if his proposals involve increased taxation or redistribution.