Working Families Party bets on organizing to reshape Michigan politics

By: Tom Perkins

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 1,254

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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In late 2025, now-New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stunned the political world when he handily defeated establishment favorite and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani won on promises of enacting bold, populist proposals like a rent freeze, free buses, universal child care and taxing millionaires.

The campaign resonated with a diverse set of working class voters, and, while Mamdani’s viral social media game is often credited with getting out the message, …

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