Summary
Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate in the New York City mayoral race, refuses to drop out despite pressure from his party. He believes his presence is crucial in offering New Yorkers more choices beyond Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. Polls show Sliwa's vote share could influence the election outcome by preventing a clear winner.
Key Facts
- Curtis Sliwa is running for New York City mayor as a Republican candidate.
- He is under pressure from within his party to withdraw from the race.
- Despite being third in the polls, Sliwa believes he is critical to the election.
- Zohran Mamdani is the current frontrunner in the mayoral race.
- Andrew Cuomo, a former governor, is also a major candidate.
- Sliwa argues that Mamdani's views are a threat to the city.
- A recent poll shows Mamdani leading with 43%, Cuomo at 33%, and Sliwa at 14%.
- Sliwa's continued participation could split votes between Mamdani and Cuomo.
