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QueerDuck

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17. Tu Quoque Variation. Argumentum ad Populum. And of course my favorite...

Reply to Celerity (Reply #13)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 08:02 AM

Jun 24

... Argumentum ad Verecundiam. But, whatever.

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Mamdani is now a PROVEN king maker [View all] MakeThemCry Jun 24 OP

Outside of NYC? RandySF Jun 24 #1

It will be interesting to see exactly which one of these seats Mamdani will run for when his term as mayor is over. lapucelle Jun 24 #10

Labeling anyone a single "kingmaker" completely diminishes the incredible work of the candidates themselves... QueerDuck Jun 24 #2

Yeah, but that isn't 'Hollywood' enough for the general population. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 24 #9

Hollywood...good analogy. Biblical might work too. I prefer hard work, smart strategy, & less reliance on "saviors". QueerDuck Jun 24 #12

So do I. OldBaldy1701E Jun 24 #34

They all ready started, lol. Emile Jun 24 #3

While the DSA cleaned up in NYC RandySF Jun 24 #4

In my very red and mostly rural NY district a Progressive wnylib Thursday #43

This was good news for New York. I think voters are ready for a new generation and a new philosophy. Lonestarblue Jun 24 #5

Brad Lander is older than Dan Goldman and has been in one office or another for the past 27 years lapucelle Thursday #42

We already have a "king" and don't need another one. democrank Jun 24 #6

Not sure one day qualifies him for "kingmaker". 3_Limes Jun 24 #7

The OP is not the only one using that description (FWIW) Celerity Jun 24 #13

Tu Quoque Variation. Argumentum ad Populum. And of course my favorite... QueerDuck Jun 24 #17

Your examples only apply to someone actually making an logical argument or claim. I was only pointing out Celerity Jun 24 #18

Sure. QueerDuck Jun 24 #20

Well, I appreciated it Sympthsical Jun 24 #37

You mean the media is doing an instant reaction hot take? EdmondDantes_ Jun 24 #33

The voters, particularly in Chevalier 's case MakeThemCry Jun 24 #23

Others attributing this to stance on Gaza and the genocide... complicated JT45242 Jun 24 #8

K&R orangecrush Jun 24 #11

T'aint nuthin.- - N.J. - We got one of them Socialist Democrats in Congress. And in my district. 3Hotdogs Jun 24 #14

A "king maker" is crucial to the rise of someone *more powerful than themselves* muriel_volestrangler Jun 24 #15

So happy to see mvd Jun 24 #16

"Kingmaker" is an embarrassing, cringe worthy term. FascismIsDeath Jun 24 #19

Nonsense. Raven123 Jun 24 #21

I don't know that he's a "king maker" (silly term) but he's pretty fucking amazing. Autumn Jun 24 #22

Although Mamdani deserves credit, I think it is a values shift karynnj Jun 24 #24

It won't work in most places creeksneakers2 Jun 24 #25

Feel the same Dee0909 Jun 24 #29

And in November JBTaurus83 Jun 24 #26

Correct Dee0909 Jun 24 #28

I live in PA JBTaurus83 Jun 24 #30

I don't believe in hashing out fights between moderate and progressive Democrats. gab13by13 Jun 24 #27

I always support and vote for Democrats . Some Democrats, like Fetterman I don't support. If you look at his Autumn Jun 24 #31

All politics is local politics. MineralMan Jun 24 #32

I've already seen the call. sheshe2 Jun 24 #39

Oops. I forgot that. MineralMan Jun 24 #40

... sheshe2 Jun 24 #41

Checking, I see that Mamdani didn't endorse anyone in other Congressional MineralMan Jun 24 #35

he is a politician doing what politicians do lol. I think NYC has an overinflated view of its own value nt msongs Jun 24 #36

Yes, and in this case, only three districts got endorsements. MineralMan Jun 24 #38