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The Key Lesson from Mamdani’s Campaign that Nobody’s Talking About

How David beat Goliath

Robert Reich and Inequality Media Civic Action
Feb 09, 2026
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Friends,

It’s always hard for the little guys to fight the big guys and their money when it comes to politics.

That’s why it’s so remarkable that Zohran Mamdani won his race for mayor of New York City. He did it because of his personal power and commitment and his campaign’s focus on issues that matter to New Yorkers.

But one of the big reasons for his vic…

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