"Progressives are closely watching for any signs of him shifting toward the center.On Jan. 1, he will assume control of America's biggest city under that harsh spotlight, with the country watching to see if he can pull off the big promises that vaulted him to office and handle the everyday duties of the job. All while skeptics call out his every stumble."
"Mamdani campaigned on a big idea: shifting the power of government toward helping working class New Yorkers, rather than the wealthy.His platform - which includes free child care, free city bus service and a rent freeze for people living in rent stabilized apartments - excited voters in one of America's most expensive cities and made him a leading face of a Democratic Party searching for bright, new leaders during President Donald Trump's second term."
Zohran Mamdani, 34, is a democratic socialist who already faces intense scrutiny even before taking office in one of the country's most scrutinized political jobs. Republicans have cast him as a liberal boogeyman and some Democrats consider him too far left. Progressives are watching for any signs of him shifting toward the center. He will assume control of New York City on Jan. 1 under a national spotlight and must show he can both deliver on big promises and handle everyday municipal responsibilities. Early actions, a clear inauguration blueprint, reliance on experienced hires and a focus on affordability will shape his ability to govern.
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