The Mamdani Left isn’t governing — it’s clout-chasing
There was a time when politicians sought headlines because they had accomplished something. Today, too many seek headlines simply to become the story.America has entered the age of performative politics, where performance too often eclipses public service. The incentive is no longer to solve problems but to dominate the news cycle, build a following, and create the next political spectacle.
- ▪There was a time when politicians sought headlines because they had accomplished something.
- ▪Today, too many seek headlines simply to become the story.America has entered the age of performative politics, where performance too often eclipses public service.
- ▪The incentive is no longer to solve problems but to dominate the news cycle, build a following, and create the next political spectacle.
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| Original publisher | Washington Examiner |
| Canonical URL | https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4660808/mamdani-left-israel-antisemitism-governing-clout-chasing/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-24T13:17:46.118Z |
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There was a time when politicians sought headlines because they had accomplished something. Today, too many seek headlines simply to become the story.America has entered the age of performative politics, where performance too often eclipses public service. Governing often comes second to going viral. The incentive is no longer to solve problems but to dominate the news cycle, build a following, and create the next political spectacle. Recommended Stories Germany figured out how to cut healthcare costs: Make Americans pay the bill Washington planted a tracking device on every American investor You’d be in prison if you traded like Congress.
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