Bruh I literally phone banked on her campaign in 2018. And I worked Bernies 2016 campaign. And more campaigns in 20', and 22', and 24, and even as recently as a few weeks ago. And I stand by my point that what it takes to win elections has changed since 2018. I'm not saying the basics of the formula don't apply, but incumbents are far more aware of their vulnerabilities than they were previously.
So this is entirely replicable.
I promise you, that if you did a lift and shift of AOC's 2018 campaign in a new district (not that its even possible), you wont win. The incumbents are ready for you. Mamdani is a great example of how you start with the AOC/ Bernie approach as the basis, but adapt to changing times. Just like AOC's 2018 run was a huge change in how to run a campaign, 2026 campaigns also need to continually shift tactics. And I agree whole-heartedly with the voter registration aspect and getting non-voters engaged.
Insurgent strategies have to continue to adapt and change, because incumbent strategies also continue to adapt and change.