Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, refuses to exit the New York mayoral race despite increasing pressure from business leaders and political influencers. They argue that his withdrawal could help consolidate support against Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. High-profile endorsements for Mayor Eric Adams emphasize the necessity of unifying the anti-Mamdani vote. Prominent figures, including Jon Catsimatidis and Bill Ackman, advocate for consolidation, pointing out the challenges Sliwa faces in a heavily Democratic city where he has no clear path to victory.
Pressure is mounting from business leaders, MAGA world influencers, independents, and moderate Democrats for Mr. Sliwa to quit the race so the anti-Zohran Mamdani vote can coalesce around one candidate and have at least a shot at beating the 33-year-old Democratic Socialist state assemblyman in November.
Jon Catsimatidis, grocery store magnate and former Republican candidate for New York mayor, stated that the major hurdle now is getting Mr. Sliwa out.
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman expressed his support for Mr. Adams, stating the need for the Governor to step aside to maximize Adams' probability of success in the upcoming election.
The consensus is that in a city dominated by Democrats, Mr. Sliwa has no shot at winning, prompting calls for a quick consolidation of the field.
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