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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/47684349

Another Trumper full of regret.

https://gothamist.com/news/why-many-asian-american-trump-voters-chose-zohran-mamdani-in-nycs-primary

"I liked his policies, mainly his support for education and affordable housing, said Shirley Wong, 70, of Bensonhurst, referring to Mamdani. "He seems to listen to us."

But less than a year ago, Wong cast her ballot for Trump. She cited the influx of migrants in her neighborhood, as well as the cost of living under President Joe Biden. But now, Wong said she regretted voting for Trump, citing the Big Beautiful Bill's projected cuts to Medicaid

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[-] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 week ago

An alarming number of Americans (and people around the world) just vote on vibes. That's the only way you can explain voting for a fascist one election and immediately pivoting to a democratic socialist.

[-] Muaddib@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 week ago

This is true, but I have a better explanation for this case: people hate centrists.

[-] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

An alarming number of Americans (and people around the world) just vote on vibes

And looks.

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