Self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani would love New Mexico policies

New York City is a notably “blue” area of the United States. There is real concern that mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a self-avowed “socialist” would have dire, negative impacts on New York City’s economy. The crazy thing is that some of Mamdani’s favored policies are already in place in New Mexico.

Specifically, “free” child care is a top campaign issue for Zorhan Mamdani. New Mexico already has it.

Free buses as Mamdani wishes to do? Albuquerque already has those too.

Even on the seemingly REALLY extreme issue of government-run grocery stores which Mamdani has touted he and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller seem to be simpatico. Check out the Bob Clark interview w/ Mayor Keller (go to the 28:25 mark) where Keller endorses “community run grocery stores” for the “International District.” While he claims the government won’t actually run the store, it is unclear how these stores would be run and what government involvement will entail.

The fact is that New Mexico and Albuquerque have a big advantage over Mamdani financially due to the oil and gas industry and the revenue it provides, but despite that advantage, the fact remains that “progressive” state and local policies are