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Shaun King's avatar

I can't wait to hear your thoughts. I am going to write 2 more articles today on what I hope will be next and what I fear will be next...

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Barbara Larcom's avatar

Absolutely right, Shaun King, when you say that this was a mandate -- not for him to win an election, but for his new administration to *govern* as he campaigned, to put responsive pieces (and later, larger programs) into place as soon as possible for the people who desperately need them, for people who believe he can do it and gave him a chance to prove it. This is an example that should shake up the entire country.

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Shaun King's avatar

I agree my friend

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Mohd Zuhairi Mohd Idris's avatar

May God bless him and the people of NY

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Shaun King's avatar

Ameen

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Marsha Gildin's avatar

Mamdani!!!! Yeeeesss!!!!!

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Shaun King's avatar

YESSS!

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Lubna's avatar

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Shaun King's avatar

Alhamdulillah

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Eddie Gomez's avatar

He is special !

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Shaun King's avatar

I think so too.

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CD's avatar

Yay New York! So hopeful today ☮️

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Shaun King's avatar

Absolutely my friend!!

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Aamir Razak's avatar

Well said Shaun, Zohran's victory is really significant in terms of what he overcame. Here's hoping he can deliver on his vision and improve things for the people of NYC.

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Shaun King's avatar

Inshallah

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Lisa's avatar

It's too soon for me to have any significant thoughts; all I have is some big feelings:

❤️👏💕

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Mohamed Oraby's avatar

I hope that after his being elected, he won't water down his plans just to please either the public or his oppositions.

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Shaun King's avatar

I will write about this today. Inshallah he won't.

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Aamir Razak's avatar

Agreed Mr. Oraby, I hope not either. If he sticks true to his views and acts on his plans and puts them into practice, it could be really positive for the city, in my view

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Motie Omari's avatar

Asalamu alaikum Shaun

Alhamdulilah الحمد لله 🤲

American 🇺🇸 History has been made in - November 4, 2025.

So happy for Zohran Mamdani the first Muslim Mayor of New York ❤️ & all 102K volunteers and the supporters, and all New Yorkers, and the new generation of young students across America 🇺🇸.

A political earthquake just happened in America 🇺🇸 and the time to end the status quo and bring change has begun. Let’s call it:

“We the people 2.0”

Today is the first day for the next shake up in America 🇺🇸: November 3, 2026

One of the comic themes should be so easy for anyone running:

“Housing vs. Ballroom.”

:)

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Shaun King's avatar

Wa-Alaikum-Salaam dear brother! Alhamdulillah

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Nilly Ilgüy's avatar

Brilliant article 👏🏽 I will support anyone who is inspired to follow in the footsteps of the steadfast who deal justly.

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Julie's avatar

I am an older white lady and am so happy that Zohran won. We need younger, more diverse people in politics to bring fresh ideas and more engagement among constituents.

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