Mamdani on Failed Gov’t Stores: Others Are ‘Considering’ It, ‘We Have to Prove’ It’ll Work
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Mamdani on Failed Gov’t Stores: Others Are ‘Considering’ It, ‘We Have to Prove’ It’ll Work

On Friday’s broadcast of “CNN NewsNight,” New York City mayoral candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) responded to a question on the failures of government-run grocery stores by stating that “we have to prove not only the efficacy, but the excellence of this idea, because, for every one example that you can point to, there is another of another municipality today considering opening a city-run grocery store.” Host Abby Phillip asked, “xplain how this really would work, and why is the government a better solution for a lack of grocery stores, food deserts than just working with the private sector to have them do what they know how to do, which is, run grocery stores? What’s your answer to that?” Mamdani responded, “There are more than a thousand grocery stores in New York City. I’m proposing creating five additional...
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SA’s GNU has failed its first test: Terence Corrigan
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SA’s GNU has failed its first test: Terence Corrigan

Politics tamfitronics The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa, while not Terence Corrigan’s first choice, now stands as a reality. Its success is critical not because it can reverse South Africa’s decline alone, but as a signal of course correction. Early signs are worrisome to Corrigan, especially with the appointment of controversial figures like Dr. John Hlophe to key judicial roles, undermining constitutional governance. The ANC’s decision to back such appointments, despite opportunities to oppose them, weakens the principles on which the GNU was founded. This troubling start raises concerns about the future stability and integrity of South African politics.Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere.Join us...
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