Contrasting the efforts of workers with social media posters

In a recent Atlantic piece, Jonathan Chait portrays New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a pragmatic moderate, but this perspective overlooks his leftist roots. Drawing parallels to Bernie Sanders' tenure in Burlington, the article argues that effective governance often requires a moderate approach, even for leftists. Mamdani's leadership style seeks to build political power through practical solutions rather than ideological purity, highlighting the complexities of municipal governance amidst a backdrop of factionalism within the Democratic Party.