The corporate press has once again proven itself to be entirely predictable in its coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s apparent primary victory in the New York City mayoral race. Rather than scrutinizing the dangerous platform of a self-declared communist now poised to lead America’s most iconic city, many in the media opted for the usual puff pieces, fawning over style, downplaying radical slogans, and shielding Mamdani from substantive criticism.
The swooning began even before former Governor Andrew Cuomo had conceded. Outlets like CNN and MSNBC eagerly pivoted to damage control. Instead of asking the obvious — how did a man who openly supports the idea of “globalizing the intifada” and government-run grocery stores become the Democratic nominee — the press deflected. They mocked his opponents, romanticized his wardrobe, and rushed to explain away plainly stated radical views. According to their playbook, a slogan like “globalize the intifada” doesn’t mean what it clearly means. Apparently, words no longer have definitions.
Zohran Mamdani, the favorite to become New York City’s next mayor after winning the Democratic primary, has a contentious plan to create a network of city-owned grocery stores. But it’s less radical than critics portray, some food policy and grocery industry experts say.…
— CNN (@CNN) June 30, 2025
When New York Mayor Eric Adams accused Mamdani of backing Hamas in its war against Israel, CNN’s Jake Tapper demanded proof — as if the countless tweets, public statements, and affiliations weren’t enough. Adams, to his credit, came prepared. But even with the receipts, Tapper’s skepticism lingered — less about the facts, more about protecting the narrative.
Now, as Mamdani’s most economically disastrous proposal — a network of government-run grocery stores — gains traction among his supporters, the corporate media has mobilized a cadre of so-called “experts” to explain why it’s not as bad as it sounds. CNN has amplified voices claiming these kinds of initiatives are “more common than people are aware of,” as though that somehow negates the fiscal irresponsibility and inefficiency that inevitably come with government-run retail.
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— Rick Holden (@NekoOjiSama) June 30, 2025
According to CUNY’s Nevin Cohen, city-backed grocery stores could fill a gap in food access. And Errol Schweizer, a longtime advocate of a public grocery sector, assures us that the plan wouldn’t harm bodegas or corner stores — never mind that it would funnel taxpayer money into a failing model that misunderstands both market dynamics and municipal governance.
None of this should surprise anyone. The press has long abandoned the role of watchdog and has now fully embraced the role of ideological gatekeeper. When a far-left candidate surges, their policies aren’t dissected — they’re decorated. Their slogans aren’t questioned — they’re redefined. Their missteps aren’t exposed — they’re excused.
You know which other places have government run grocery stores?
Venezuela has them, Cuba has them, and North Korea has them.That should tell you all you need to know about how great they are. https://t.co/citwbdTB6A
— Leftism (@LeftismForU) June 30, 2025
New York voters now face a real decision: Do they want their city run by someone who believes private enterprise is a flaw to be corrected, who views anti-Israel extremism as a badge of honor, and who can’t tell the difference between public service and ideological theater?
