The Good Fight The Good Fight Club: Mayor Mamdani, the Crackup at Heritage, and the Death of Dick Cheney
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Nov 6, 2025 
Join Mike Pesca, host of The Gist, renowned for his sharp news analysis, along with Christine Rosen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Sam Kahn, associate editor at Persuasion. They dissect the implications of recent election outcomes for the Democrats, explore Zoran Mamdani's promise amidst political challenges, and examine the controversies surrounding the Heritage Foundation's anti-Semitism issues. Lastly, they reflect on Dick Cheney's complex legacy in relation to the Iraq War, offering insights into the evolving political landscape.
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Charisma Trumps Policy Often
- Zoran Mamdani's charisma and media savvy can outperform policy competence in modern politics.
- His victory shows personality politics still decisively shapes electoral outcomes.
Economics And Young Women Moved Races
- Democrats won by appealing to kitchen-table economic concerns rather than culture wars.
- Young women swung heavily blue, highlighting a critical demographic gap for Republicans.
Support Doesn't Match Claimed Base
- Mamdani performed better among higher-income and private-market renters than the poorest New Yorkers.
- His coalition may not reflect the marginalized groups he claims to champion.
