"US Senator Bernie Sanders started his career in electoral office in 1981, as the democratic socialist mayor of Burlington, Vermont. His surprise election victory attracted national attention and considerable skepticism among political insiders during what was the first year of Republican Ronald Reagan's presidency. But Sanders proved to be a highly successful municipal leader, winning three reelection bids before his eventual election to the US House."
"Now, 44 years after Sanders won his first mayoral term, Zohran Mamdani seeks to become the democratic socialist mayor of New York City. As the Democratic nominee in an overwhelmingly Democratic town, Mamdani leads in the polls and was just endorsed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Sanders endorsed Mamdani before New York City's June Democratic primary and has been an enthusiastic supporter ever since."
"When the senator from Vermont came to New York in early September to campaign with Mamdani, they had a few spare minutes to talk. A conversation about municipal politics and governance ensued, as the 33-year-old mayoral candidate quizzed the 84-year-old former mayor about campaigning in very different cities in very different times-and about the challenges, and the possibilities, that go with leading an American city in an era when the White House is anything but friendly."
Bernie Sanders began his electoral career in 1981 as democratic socialist mayor of Burlington, Vermont, winning a surprise victory during Ronald Reagan's first year. Sanders served eight years, secured three reelection victories, and later won election to the US House. Forty-four years after Sanders's first mayoral term, Zohran Mamdani seeks the democratic socialist mayoralty of New York City, leads in polls, and received Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement. Sanders endorsed Mamdani before the June Democratic primary and campaigned with him in September. The two discussed municipal politics, governance, campaigning across different cities and eras, and challenges of leading a city when the White House is unfriendly.
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