Zohran Mamdani's performance in the second mayoral debate was underwhelming, revealing him as an "empty suit" with a shallow agenda.
His agenda is a "tissue-thin wish list" and his grasp of national politics is unrealistic.
Mamdani's proposal to legalize street vending as a means to limit President Donald Trump and ICE's actions was criticized, as it is unlikely to impact federal authority in New York City due to the Supremacy Clause.
Author's summary: Mamdani's debate performance exposed his empty agenda.