"Many of us libbed out so hard this past week with the New York City mayoral victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, as well as huge wins for statewide races in Virginia and New Jersey. It's so exciting!! Turns out having a plan for things to suck shit less is a winning position. Who'd have thought, besides literally every young person? Even Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who declined to endorse Mamdani throughout the race, eventually had to snivel through a congratulatory post."
"I guess sometimes the writing on the wall is written large enough that even the stubborn old men can read it. Elsewhere in the gerontocracy, Nancy Pelosi finally retired after four decades in Congress, and former Vice President Dick Cheney straight up died. When Zohran said it's time for a new generation of leaders, he fucking meant it. Meanwhile, habitual MRI-haver Donald Trump put a sign up outside the Oval Office that says "The Oval Office.""
Zohran Mamdani captured the New York City mayoralty while Democrats won major statewide races in Virginia and New Jersey. Clear policy proposals energized younger voters and produced surprising victories. Chuck Schumer declined to endorse Mamdani during the race but later posted a congratulatory message. Nancy Pelosi retired after four decades in Congress and former Vice President Dick Cheney died. Calls for a new generation of leaders gained traction. Donald Trump placed a sign outside the Oval Office reading "The Oval Office," a choice that prompted mockery for its bougie styling and Epstein comparisons.
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