1981: My immigrant father lost an election.He taught me that running for office, giving voters a choice, losing, & trying again are critical parts of democracy.
1987: He wins, making history as Ontario’s first Muslim legislator.
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Ali Velshi
125 posts
Host of The 11th Hour and Chief Correspondent on MS NOW
New York/Philly/The World
Joined September 2008
- In case you were wondering about the vest
- BIG BREAKING: Democrat Zohran Mamdani is elected Mayor of New York City, in the largest turnout vote since 1969. He becomes the first Muslim and immigrant mayor of New York City, and the first Muslim to be elected mayor of a major U.S. city.
- BREAKING: The US House voted almost unanimously - only one single Republican held out - to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- MSNBC's Ali Velshi Reacts to His Viral Vest Moment During Election Night: Exclusive
- A special edition of "It's Happening with Velshi & Ruhle" tomorrow! Join us Wed 11/5th 3pET @SRuhle and I analyze the election results and answer your questions LIVE on YouTube STREAM HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=GHfM... youtube.com/watch?v=GHfMgf… youtube.com/watch?v=GHfMgf…

