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... But after two hours that touched on how the next mayor would deal with President Donald Trump, quality of life issues and affordability, it was unclear whether anyone did enough to move the needle. ...

So, at this point, the debate looks like a "meh."

imo, that may be better for Mr Mamdani than his opponents.

Mr Mamdani is the newcomer, and that it seems his long-term political opponents can only equate with him in a debate, well, that shows a weakness of his opponents.

imo, of course.

There's another debate later in October.

So the candidates will be able to lick their wounds and try a new approach at that approach.

@#3

Yeah, it seems that candidate Mamdani did not screw up is a major benefit for him.

... Foy you in Connecticut, the incessant political ads will be over in a few more weeks, so hang in there ....

Yeah, I am in the NYC media area, so I am subject to NYC media (nd political ads).

I am grateful that my DVR has a "fast-forward" ability.

The next debate will be interesting, as the candidates each now know what and who they are up against on the stage.

Then there's this ...