On Election Night, Melissa Lozada-Oliva passionately supports Zohran Mamdani's candidacy, reflecting on the unprecedented shock of Andrew Cuomo's concession in the primary. With his stunning win described as the biggest upset in modern New York history, the event stirred euphoric emotions among supporters at a watch party. The reaction captured a feeling of hope and desire for systemic change, as young voters rallied around issues crucial to their lives, revealing a shift towards more progressive politics in the city.
"The left isn't used to this - winning. It's not even used to coming close. Watching Cuomo concede (and so quickly!) felt like a glitch, a prank."
"Of course most people feel broke. Of course young New Yorkers care about immigrants and Gaza. And of course they want a mayor who sees that."
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