Newsweek Jokes Mamdani Win Is Bad, Just Not For You
The 'joke' Newsweek amplifies implicitly points to a candidate who isn't 'bad' because they're taking foreign lobbying money or voting against their constituents’ interests. Instead, it’s 'bad' because he holds positions Newsweek's unnamed 'pundits' find unsettling. You know, like advocating for human rights or questioning endless wars. (What an extremist!) Meanwhile, many politicians deemed 'good
news' by the mainstream media consistently receive significant contributions from groups like AIPAC. For instance, in 2022, candidates received over $10 million from AIPAC's PAC alone , with millions more from their Super PAC. Yet, the viral 'joke' isn't about that. One might wonder if the 'bad news' really applies to candidates who might, for once, prioritize American tax dollars on actual
American needs, rather than funneling billions into perpetual conflicts. The media's concern seems to pivot not on corruption or accountability, but on ideological alignment with a D.C. consensus bought and paid for. Apparently, not taking the money is the real scandal.