By John Q. Hosedrinker 
A recent poll conducted by Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions shows Zohran Mamdani leading the field of five candidates with 50% of the vote. The combined support for other candidates, including Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams, along with undecided voters, totaled 49%. The poll, surveying 1,453 New York City residents, demonstrates the largest sample size of publicly released data for the general election thus far. Notably, Mamdani’s support increases in scenarios excluding certain opponents, and the poll highlights key voter concerns such as housing costs, cost of living, and crime.
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Mamdani polls higher than all NYC mayoral candidates combined in a recent poll, a truly eye-catching result, especially considering the media’s relentless portrayal of him. It’s almost as if the more the establishment media screams about what a “disaster” this candidate would be, the more support he garners. It’s a fascinating dynamic. One could argue that the media’s repeated focus on distracting issues has inadvertently trained voters to ignore the outrage they are trying to instill.
The irony is palpable. While the media seems determined to paint a negative picture, it appears to be having the opposite effect. Perhaps voters are simply tired of the established narratives. His proposals, from affordable housing to traffic solutions, resonate with a city grappling with real-world problems.
His policies are not just sound bites; they represent concrete strategies. His plan for permanently affordable housing is particularly compelling. Unlike the current system, which offers temporary tax breaks to developers, Mamdani advocates for building with city funds and keeping housing affordable indefinitely.
The campaign is offering a clear vision for a cleaner, faster, and less congested New York City. This includes fare-free public transit, improved subway service, congestion pricing, the Interborough Express, and affordable housing near transit hubs.
The financial aspects of his plan are also detailed, proposing new revenue streams and strategic use of municipal bonds. The $70 billion cost isn’t a sudden tax, it’s a long-term investment paid back over time, similar to how schools and roads are funded. These are practical solutions.
The situation in NYC, with its traffic woes, housing crisis, and other problems, has created a ripe environment for such a candidate. Other candidates offer vague plans, but Mamdani presents real solutions.
His approach to ending corporate blackmail with exit taxes is interesting. By implementing exit taxes, a financial penalty on individuals or businesses that move their wealth, the country can implement creative policies to maintain social contracts.
There’s also the issue of the media’s coverage. The fact that the media is seemingly aligned in its criticism suggests a potential threat to the status quo. The media seems to be driven by billionaire’s interest. The more fear, uncertainty, and doubt they spread, the more his popularity grows.
The concerns around his proposals are baseless, according to some. For example, the claims that his proposals are communist are inaccurate. His policies, such as city-owned grocery stores, are actually designed to serve the needs of underserved communities, while still preserving capitalist foundations.
And his popularity isn’t limited to any one group, the results show high support in different communities.
If you actually analyze his proposals, they are nothing new. Free buses exist. Rent freezes have been done. Government-owned grocery stores are also not that foreign. It is as if the voters finally realize that the media and the wealthy are full of it. The message of, “vote for me because I will do A, B, C,” is a much stronger appeal.
He is attracting people, making him cooler in the process, and the policies are not nearly as radical as the headlines suggest. The media, it seems, is inadvertently making him more appealing. The “owning the libs” dynamic, when applied from the left, has the potential to be a powerful campaign tool.
For many, this election feels like a fight against the status quo. In fact, the more the mainstream media attacks him, the more it validates the electorate’s suspicion. The message has become clear, that the media is simply repeating the same old tricks.