“Hot girl” political endorsements are back. While not officially affiliated with his campaign, the grassroots movement “Hot Girls 4 Zohran,” inspired by the 2020 #HotGirlsForBernie campaign, is using humor and social media to bring attention to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s bold, progressive platform. The 33-year-old democratic socialist has gained traction among voters with proposals like a $30 minimum wage, free childcare, and city-owned grocery stores. It makes sense that young women are spearheading this movement, as YPulse data shows they trend higher on affiliating with independent parties (those not exactly democrat or republican), which lends toward alternate candidates like Mamdani. Plus, supporting young, new candidates taps into a larger generational frustration: 72% of 13-39-year-olds say today’s political leaders don’t understand them, according to YPulse, and movements like this that highlight young leaders could bridge that gap. (The Guardian)
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