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Meet 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a former foreclosure prevention counselor who became the frontrunner for NYC mayor by campaigning to freeze rent

June 25, 2025 by DON

When he announced his run for mayor back in October, Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown to most New York City residents. On Tuesday evening, the 33-year-old marked his stunning political ascension when he declared victory in the Democratic primary from a Queens rooftop bar after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded. While the race’s … Read more

Frontrunner in Romania’s annulled presidential election barred from race

March 10, 2025 by DON

Romania’s central election authority has banned Calin Georgescu, a populist candidate and frontrunner, from running in May’s presidential election re-run. “Europe is now a dictatorship, Romania is under tyranny!” Georgescu said in a post on X, following the decision. “I have one message left! If democracy in Romania falls, the entire democratic world will fall!” … Read more

Canadian PM front-runner Pierre Poilievre champions crypto and DeFi, watches Bitcoin YouTube videos

January 7, 2025 by DON

Key Takeaways Pierre Poilievre opposes central bank digital currencies and supports Bitcoin and other digital assets. Poilievre advocates for favorable regulations for blockchain companies and views crypto as a hedge against economic instability. Share this article Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has positioned himself as a prominent advocate for crypto and DeFi while … Read more

Vance is the likely 2028 frontrunner, but these Republicans may also run for president

December 26, 2024 by DON

With former president and now President-elect Trump term-limited and constitutionally unable to run again for the White House in 2028, Vice President-elect JD Vance is on a glide path to be the heir apparent to the America First movement and the Republican Party’s powerful MAGA base. It was a point driven home by Donald Trump … Read more