Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa made headlines with a sarcastic offer to form a “unity ticket” with current mayor Eric Adams. Sliwa joked that Adams could serve as “nightlife mayor” while he handled daytime duties. This came as conservatives push to defeat far-left Democrat Zohran Mamdani in November’s election.
Pressure is mounting for Sliwa to drop out and support Adams. Republican leaders believe Adams has the best chance to beat Mamdani. Billionaire John Catsimatidis publicly backs Adams as the strongest anti-Mamdani candidate.
Sliwa defiantly rejected calls to quit the race. He declared he’d only leave “in a pine box buried six feet under.” The Guardian Angels founder won’t abandon his campaign to save New York from collapse.
Sliwa slammed Adams’ record as mayor. He accused Adams of fostering corruption and failing the city. Sliwa insists only he can defeat Mamdani and restore order.
Mamdani’s radical policies alarm conservatives across the city. His far-left agenda threatens public safety and economic stability. Republicans fear Mamdani would accelerate New York’s decline.
Some prominent Republicans argue Adams is the practical choice. They see him as the only candidate who can unite moderates against extremism. This split creates tension within the anti-Mamdani movement.
November’s election features an unprecedented three-way contest. Adams runs as an independent against Democrat Mamdani and Republican Sliwa. This fragmentation could hand victory to the far-left.
Sliwa remains determined to fight for New York’s future. He vows to protect the city from dangerous ideologies. Conservatives hope to rally behind a single strong candidate soon.
