A J.L. Partners survey commissioned by the Daily Mail has uncovered a potentially significant demographic shift in New York City, contingent upon the outcome of the upcoming mayoral election. The data indicates that approximately nine percent of New York City residents, equating to at least 765,000 people, are prepared to relocate should democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani become the next mayor.
The implications of such a mass departure could be profound, ranking amongst the largest migrations in U.S. history, comparable in size to the entire populations of major cities like Washington D.C., Las Vegas, or Seattle. Furthermore, the poll reveals that an additional 25 percent of residents, roughly 2.12 million people, would consider moving away under Mamdani's administration.
The survey's findings have generated concern regarding the city's future, particularly among its wealthier citizens. Seven percent of those earning over $250,000 annually have expressed a definitive intent to leave if Mamdani is elected. This demographic is particularly significant to the city's finances, as the top one percent of earners contribute about half of the city’s income taxes. A significant exodus of this group could precipitate a severe budget shortfall, which would challenge the implementation of Mamdani's proposed policies aimed at subsidizing various sectors of the city's economy.
Public reaction to the prospect of Mamdani's leadership is polarized. Critics use stark terms such as “disaster,” “hell,” “chaos,” “destroyed,” and “s*
