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Curtis Sliwa Declares He Will Be Zohran Mamdani’s Nightmare in NYC Mayoral Race

Curtis Sliwa Declares He Will Be Zohran Mamdani’s Nightmare in NYC Mayoral Race

In a striking exchange following a recent debate, the Republican nominee for New York City mayor, Curtis Sliwa, expressed a bold warning to his Democratic opponent, Zohran Mamdani. Sliwa, known for his combative style, stated that if Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, wins the election, he will surely come to regret knowing Sliwa.

Debate Dynamics and Rankings

During the post-debate spin room, Sliwa reacted to Mamdani’s acknowledgment that he would rank Sliwa second in a ranked-choice voting scenario. This moment provided an opportunity for Sliwa to articulate his refusal to collaborate with Mamdani should he be elected mayor.

“The only thing I would do, if, God forbid, Zohran Mamdani became the choice of the people, is organize resistance,” Sliwa announced firmly. “I will improve. I will not move. Zohran Mamdani can bet I will be his worst nightmare.”

Sliwa’s Determination to Stay

Positioning himself in stark contrast to former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is now running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani, Sliwa emphasized his commitment to remain in New York City. “I was born in New York. They tried to kill me in New York. I’ll die in New York,