Thank you so much, it was a joy to write. My first job when I graduated college was working for Nydia Velázquez, whom I owe a great debt to, so I wanted to do her story justice. And the 1992 Primary for NY-12 (now NY-7) is the most riveting New York City election (that almost no one knows about), in my opinion.
the best thing about a zohran victory is having a city for the working class. the next best thing is having an era of leftist political struggle to be narrated by NYC's best political writer.
> Nonetheless, Salazar, whose first run for office was rather tumultuous, ultimately eschewed a bid for Congress, opening the door for her comrades.
"Tumultuous" is a curious euphemism. At the time I recall using words like "fraudulent" and "craven." With the benefit of hindsight, though, we can now use more exacting language to describe her campaign: georgesantosian.
Only partially through reading but felt compelled to comment because the historial context in the opening section is so fucking well written
Thank you so much, it was a joy to write. My first job when I graduated college was working for Nydia Velázquez, whom I owe a great debt to, so I wanted to do her story justice. And the 1992 Primary for NY-12 (now NY-7) is the most riveting New York City election (that almost no one knows about), in my opinion.
You have helped me understand my neighborhood so much better! What a great service to every New Yorker.
This one is among your best, Mr. Lange
great piece!
the best thing about a zohran victory is having a city for the working class. the next best thing is having an era of leftist political struggle to be narrated by NYC's best political writer.
Goated artice
> Nonetheless, Salazar, whose first run for office was rather tumultuous, ultimately eschewed a bid for Congress, opening the door for her comrades.
"Tumultuous" is a curious euphemism. At the time I recall using words like "fraudulent" and "craven." With the benefit of hindsight, though, we can now use more exacting language to describe her campaign: georgesantosian.
Dsa endorsed Velasquez in 1992.
No ethnic politics dimension to this race?
DSA doesn't endorse nonmembers. look at the kerfuffle over Zohran backing Lander over Aviles in NY-10.
Ryenoso took propaganda trips to Israel. That’s a huge red flag