A Demolishing Reality Check: It's Time for Curtis Sliwa to Face the Music
The writing is clear: it's time for Curtis Sliwa to acknowledge reality and withdraw from the New York City mayoral race. The Republican nominee, despite his enthusiasm and dedication, is a long shot in every poll, with zero chance of winning. The gap between him and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is insurmountable.
Polls show that if Sliwa stays in the race, Andrew Cuomo could lose by a staggering margin - one that would make it seem like a "Sliwa-shaped hole." This outcome would lead to accusations that Cuomo's loss was somehow Sliwa's fault. The onus of blame for a disastrous Mamdani mayoralty should rest squarely with the avowed socialist, not a candidate who is struggling to gain traction.
The problem isn't Sliwa; it's the party itself. If Republicans had chosen a more viable candidate, one with a stronger connection to city governance and less of an eccentric reputation, they might be calling for Cuomo's withdrawal today.
However, this isn't about Sliwa's merits as a candidate. It's about saving New York City from the devastating consequences of Mamdani's mayoralty. His platform is radical and poses a grave threat to public safety and economic stability in the city.
In the interest of the city's well-being, Curtis Sliwa must acknowledge his own limitations and quit the race. This is a tough pill for him to swallow, but it's the only way to prevent a disaster that would be catastrophic for all New Yorkers.
The writing is clear: it's time for Curtis Sliwa to acknowledge reality and withdraw from the New York City mayoral race. The Republican nominee, despite his enthusiasm and dedication, is a long shot in every poll, with zero chance of winning. The gap between him and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is insurmountable.
Polls show that if Sliwa stays in the race, Andrew Cuomo could lose by a staggering margin - one that would make it seem like a "Sliwa-shaped hole." This outcome would lead to accusations that Cuomo's loss was somehow Sliwa's fault. The onus of blame for a disastrous Mamdani mayoralty should rest squarely with the avowed socialist, not a candidate who is struggling to gain traction.
The problem isn't Sliwa; it's the party itself. If Republicans had chosen a more viable candidate, one with a stronger connection to city governance and less of an eccentric reputation, they might be calling for Cuomo's withdrawal today.
However, this isn't about Sliwa's merits as a candidate. It's about saving New York City from the devastating consequences of Mamdani's mayoralty. His platform is radical and poses a grave threat to public safety and economic stability in the city.
In the interest of the city's well-being, Curtis Sliwa must acknowledge his own limitations and quit the race. This is a tough pill for him to swallow, but it's the only way to prevent a disaster that would be catastrophic for all New Yorkers.