Lucy Biggers, once captivated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s charisma as a left-wing video producer, has come to criticize Zohran Mamdani’s socialist policies as impractical. In a recent op-ed for The Free Press, Biggers highlights the disconnect between Mamdani’s promises of free bus rides, childcare, and government-run grocery stores and their actual feasibility. She draws a parallel between Mam, both are charismatic and media-savvy, but argues that her views have evolved since her early support for AOC.
Biggers, now a mother and homeowner, emphasizes the practical implications of Mamdani’s policies, warning they would lead to higher taxes, more government control, and a higher cost of living. She acknowledges Mamdani’s appeal, noting his charisma and the large following he has amassed among young New Yorkers, but stresses that the political and economic realities of implementing such policies are complex and potentially detrimental.
The debate over Mamdani’s feasibility has sparked broader discussions within the Democratic Party about the future of socialist policies in urban governance. Representatives for both Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, leaving the discourse to continue in the media and among political analysts.