CNN, NBC, The Hill and other media outlets reported on the local time of November 4 that Democratic candidate Mammadani won the New York City mayoral election with 50.6% of the vote. The reports stated that Mammadani is seen as a representative figure of the current "progressive" movement in the United States, and even seen as a "socialist." His proposals focus on freezing rent for stabilized apartments, investing in public-subsidized housing, providing free buses, and opening government-run grocery stores, with the core aim of improving the quality of life for residents of New York City.

It is also worth noting that Mammadani's campaign was mainly conducted through "grassroots" social media activities. His social media accounts have far more followers than his competitors, especially high popularity among young voters. His campaign funds were largely raised from small donations by his fan base.

A NBC News poll showed that Mammadani's supporters come from various racial groups - white, black, Latino, Asian, and other racial voters all support him. On the other hand, due to the "socialist" nature of his proposals, some financiers and business owners in New York are uneasy about Mammadani's emergence, and even said that if he is elected, they would leave New York.

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Mammadani's opponents mainly question whether his policies will lead to excessive expansion of the city's budget, and his stance on the Israel-Palestine issue is suspected of being "anti-Semitic." Mammadani's past public criticism of the police department and calls to cut police funding have also brought him some trouble.

Previously, Mammadani unexpectedly defeated former New York State Governor Cuomo (Andrew Cuomo) in the June Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Although Mammadani's successful election as New York City mayor has energized many Democrats, some Democrats are concerned whether he can actually implement his policies and face off against the rising President Donald Trump.

After Cuomo was defeated by Mammadani, Trump also posted: "Democrats elevated a 100% crazy person, they went too far." On November 3, the day before the election, Trump also threatened that if Mammadani really became the mayor of New York City, he would cut off federal government funding to New York City.

Additionally, some people have already begun to discuss whether Mammadani's proposals can represent the direction of the Democratic Party in the future. The Hill stated that the Democratic Party is currently divided into a more left-wing radical faction and a more moderate establishment faction. Mammadani is a rising star within the former, while the latter is represented by figures such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

However, some analysts believe that regardless of what arrangements politicians finally make, Mammadani has already sent a clear signal: the American people are very angry at inequality, soaring prices, and the scheming of traditional establishment figures.

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