Really fascinating take on gambling & socialism as a means of escape and mobility. I agree that people vote with their wallet, but I also think that while Mamdani won over the older generations through economic policy (promising a more affordable New York which is much needed), Gen Z rallies for him even more so because he offers hope, trust, and relatability — things we haven’t seen from politicians in a long time. It’s not just about $. It’s the social issues. As a Gen Z, we feel bankrupted — yes economically, but mainly morally — by those in power. Young dems have woken up to the fact that legacy dems aren’t all that different from republicans. They don’t represent our values and Mamdani does.
Really fascinating take on gambling & socialism as a means of escape and mobility. I agree that people vote with their wallet, but I also think that while Mamdani won over the older generations through economic policy (promising a more affordable New York which is much needed), Gen Z rallies for him even more so because he offers hope, trust, and relatability — things we haven’t seen from politicians in a long time. It’s not just about $. It’s the social issues. As a Gen Z, we feel bankrupted — yes economically, but mainly morally — by those in power. Young dems have woken up to the fact that legacy dems aren’t all that different from republicans. They don’t represent our values and Mamdani does.