Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for NYC mayor, declared he will not withdraw from the upcoming race to assist either Mayor Eric Adams or Andrew Cuomo in defeating Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Sliwa criticized the notion of candidates dropping out as unrealistic and potentially unjust to voters. He emphasized that his financial limitations prevent him from returning campaign funds if he drops out, clarifying that every candidate should remain in the race for voters to make their choice. Sliwa opposes several of Mamdani's key policies, including a rent freeze and fare-free public transportation.
"Everybody loves to play fantasy politics. If you've received matching funds and you drop out, you gotta give it all back. You think Cuomo's gonna give it all back?"
"So let the people decide. Nobody's dropping out. This fantasy idea of Jim Walden, who is really a surrogate for Andrew Cuomo, is not resonating with anybody."
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