**Brand Mamdani’s Progressive Policies Fuel Victory in NYC but Falter on Long Island**
Brand Mamdani’s progressive policies propelled his victory in the city on Tuesday as Democratic candidates secured wins in high-profile races in New Jersey and other areas. However, those same policies proved to be ballot poison just over the border on Long Island, according to political insiders.
“We sent the message that there is a big red line between New York City and [Nassau County],” said John Ferretti, who was elected as Hempstead’s town supervisor, speaking on Election Day.
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**Community Discussion**
*To: CaptainK*
*Why has AOC been so quiet??*
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