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   Kim Scheinberg (kims@mas.to)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Sep-2026 14:40:39 JST Kim Scheinberg

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   • Emeritus Prof. Christopher May

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   Mamdani has a level of charisma that few people -- Andy Burnham included -- can match. Yes, Trump likes winners (and tyrants) but I think what makes Mamdani successful with him is something more innate

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     Emeritus Prof. Christopher May (chrismayla6@mastodon.me.uk)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Sep-2026 14:40:41 JST Emeritus Prof. Christopher May

     So as Andy Burnham heads to talks with the Tangerine Tyrant, what might he learn from the (unlikely but) relatively clam relations between the President & Zohran Mamdani (mayor of New York).

     Mamdani sticks to his guns, offering nothing other than civility (in person) to POTUS, and has a clear mandate & vision. Trump may disagree with him, but he recognises a 'winner' and acts accordingly.

     The Q.is whether Burnham (as an ex-Mayor) can mange something similar?

     #politics #Trump #AndyBurnham