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The political landscape is shifting with the emergence of far-left figures in local races. Guilty of advancing socialist policies, NYC mayoral hopeful Mamani openly opposes capitalism, refuses to recognize Israel’s right to exist, and advocates for redistributive taxation targeting richer and whiter neighborhoods. His surge signifies a move toward more radical leftist policies within the Democratic Party.
Similarly, in Minneapolis, Omar Fattah, a Democrat running for mayor, promotes rent freezes, defunding the police, and seeks to strengthen ties with Somali communities. His campaign echoes themes of social justice activism, emphasizing unity and community solidarity among Somali immigrants and the broader populace.