The silly 'red scare' over New York's leading candidate for mayor - 48 hills
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Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic Primary has sparked alarm among some Wall Street elites, who see his proposals as a radical socialist threat. However, the reality reveals that many wealthy New Yorkers actually supported Mamdani, reflecting a nuanced understanding of his policies, which include moderate tax increases on the rich. His stance on wealth redistribution aims to address economic inequality without imposing harsh burdens on those with higher incomes. By suggesting minimal corporate tax increases and a slight income tax for high earners, Mamdani's platform aligns more with historical Democratic principles than with ideologically extreme notions.
Mamdani's platform for the NYC mayoral race includes modest tax increases for the wealthy, aimed at reducing economic inequality and funding essential services.
Wealthy New Yorkers actually supported Mamdani, reflecting a broader shift towards accepting taxing the rich for societal betterment.
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