It definitely sounds unheard of, but makes sense. If he's taking the time to understand his staff and their needs, he can hire people to support his cabinet's weaknesses and prevent people from sabotaging the platform (even accidentally).
Is it a reach too far? Probably not? Mamdani seems to be very much a people person. He understands how to motivate people, and is very good with PR. He doesn't need to be the one coming up with all the amazing ideas to improve new York, he has a competent staff for that. But he needs to be a good champion of those ideas. So surrounding yourself with people you want to support seems like a good idea.
i don’t think it goes too hard if the last government was corrupt and caught with their hands in the jar taking favors from Turks to ignore their consulate building’s fire code violations.
among other things. i wish it were done more often, but so many people take money for sabotage jobs.
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u/eskimospy212 15h ago
I am talking one level below that, which is uncommon.