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Beware the “romance of leadership”

Zohran Mamdani is a very good campaigner. At a rally in Washington Heights this month, the Democratic nominee to become mayor of New York City conducts a call-back of his main policy pledges. “We’re going…freeze the…,” he begins. “Rent!” shouts the enthusiastic crowd. “Buses should be fast and…” “Free!” “All shall have…” “Prizes!” (This last one is made up.)

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