New York Faces a Choice: Common Sense or Socialism?
New York City is heading toward an important election for mayor. Some well-known Republicans are suggesting voters consider Andrew Cuomo, even though he’s running as an independent, over Republican Curtis Sliwa. They worry about the direction the city could take if the other main candidate, Zohran Mamdani, wins.
Joe Lhota, who used to work for Rudy Giuliani and even ran for mayor as a Republican himself, is now supporting Cuomo. He says the choice is simple: Cuomo is a proven leader, while Mamdani’s ideas are too far-left for New York.
Anthony Carbonetti, another person who worked closely with Giuliani, agrees. He thinks Sliwa, while a good person, doesn’t have a real chance of winning. Carbonetti is concerned that Mamdani’s plans, like making buses free, would hurt the city and make things worse.
Michael Mukasey, who was a top lawyer for President George W. Bush, is also backing Cuomo. He wrote that electing Mamdani would be a risky mistake for the city.
Even former President Donald Trump has said that Sliwa is unlikely to win.
While Rudy Giuliani hasn’t said who he’s supporting, polls show that Mamdani is ahead, but not by enough to guarantee a win. This means that if Cuomo can get Republicans and independent voters to support him, he might be able to win. The question for New Yorkers is whether they want to stick with someone who has experience and more traditional values, or take a chance on a socialist vision for the city.
