The Narrative Wars

Why Mamdani Won’t Ditch Tisch

Electing a mayor, and moving one, are different kinds of power

Oct 15 • Michael Lange

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August 2026

The Mamdani Coalition Goes National

From "Freeze The Rent" in Greenpoint, to "Medicare for All" in Grand Rapids

Aug 6 • Michael Lange

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July 2026

A New Era

The End of Institutions and the Ascendance of a Movement

Jul 8 • Michael Lange

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June 2026

When Narratives Meet Facts

The anatomy of a political earthquake — and the failed efforts to discredit it

Jun 29 • Michael Lange

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Predicting Every Block in New York City's Three Closest Congressional Races

NY-7, NY-12, NY-13 — the horse race, the early vote, and my final prediction.

Jun 22 • Michael Lange

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The (Not So) Civil War for the Commie Corridor

Claire Valdez and Antonio Reynoso are locked in a bitter, dead heat

Jun 19 • Michael Lange

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The Thirteen Neighborhoods of NY-13

And how they will decide the race between Darializa Avila Chevalier and Adriano Espaillat

Jun 10 • Michael Lange

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The Dress Rehearsal for 2028

June 23rd is an early preview of the Presidential Primary

Jun 5 • Michael Lange

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May 2026

The Death of Political Machines

Is Adriano Espaillat the next Joe Crowley?

May 28 • Michael Lange

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DSA vs. WFP

Who Leads The Left in New York City?

May 18 • Michael Lange

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Double or Nothing

Zohran Mamdani may not be on the ballot. But his movement is.

May 7 • Michael Lange

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April 2026

The Permanent Campaign

Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days — and the next 1,359 that will define him.

Apr 15 • Michael Lange

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