Mamdani just delivered a playbook on a silver platter. Since the 2024 election, Dems have said they need to figure out how to connect with voters and demonstrate the party’s ability and willingess to improve people’s lives. Mamdani successfully defeated a corrupt, uninspiring establishment candidate by running on people-centered, tangible issues and communicating his ideas effectively. Unfortunately, party leaders seem intent on running as far away from him as possible.