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The candidate acknowledged that many problems facing the city predated current leadership and were rooted in a legacy of “broken politics.” The core message was a call to prioritize working-class citizens who have historically been marginalized, despite New York City being one of the wealthiest places on Earth. Referencing the significant disparity—where one in five residents cannot afford a $2.90 MetroCard fare—the candidate emphasized the need for political reform to re-center the needs of ordinary people.