New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism after it was revealed that the application to become an “emergency snow shoveler” for the city requires five forms of identification, far more than what is needed to vote. This has sparked a strong reaction, especially from conservatives, who see it as a contradiction given Mamdani’s ties to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a group that strongly opposes voter ID laws.
According to Mediaite, the application on the NYC government website asks for two small photos, two “original forms of ID, plus copies,” and a Social Security card, adding up to five items. Those who are hired for the job can earn up to $28.71 per hour.
The DSA’s website states that their candidates “stand firm against racist voter ID laws and secret poll taxes like the ‘SAVE America Act,’” and that they educate “working-class voters about the needless complications in our electoral system.” This stance directly clashes with the extensive ID requirements for the snow shoveling job.
The backlash reflects a deeper and ongoing debate over voter ID laws in America
Conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller was among the first to point out the application’s demands on X, calling it “Incredible.” Many other users quickly joined in, mocking Mamdani for what they saw as hypocrisy…