The process by which simply everyone is madly searching for the secret to what Mamdani did, when what he did was described simply and plainly in response to every question of "Mr Mamdani, talk to me about your campaign" is a joy of political writing. If there's no trick, there must be a trick!
How do you pretend to be authentic?
All sorts of politicians and others have to learn this! And many do! You can learn it. But you have to want it
I agree you can learn to pretend to be authentic. But that isn't being authentic. And Mamdani shows that many people can tell the difference.
There's no difference. "Authenticity" isn't really a thing, it's just an impression. It's anticipating what people expect from you, it has nothing to do with the self.
Or else everyone would do it! Or would they
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