In New York City, we can point to the boldface success of Zohran Mamdani as an example. Recently nominated as the Democratic mayoral candidate, his affordability push focuses on creating better options for the working and middle class, such as a network of city-owned grocery stores that reduce the cost of food and affordable housing—all of which led to his big success with the city’s voters. Whatever one makes of his candidacy, it would seem that “the economy, stupid” is still voters’ most pressing concern.
Author
Amy Hanauer
Executive Director
