""We all love you, we want you to win," said synagogue president Jacob Gold, who was standing by Sliwa at the podium. "But you're at 15%, and Cuomo's at what percent? And Mamdani's at what percent?" No one answered, but everyone knew the numbers: Cuomo netted 28% of the vote in the latest poll, which was also the first to show Mamdani crossing the 50% threshold."
""Let's cut to the chase - you want me to drop out," Sliwa interjected. "No!" Gold replied. "I want you to merge with Cuomo." Many others in the room joined Gold in yelling out "No" in unison. But a smattering of voices told Sliwa he had sized the situation up correctly. A number of attendees spoke up during the Q&A period, pleading their case that Sliwa, who is polling third, should team up with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo against Mamdani."
More than 100 people gathered in the basement of Fifth Avenue Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side to strategize against Zohran Mamdani's candidacy for mayor. The synagogue invited attendees to a parlor meeting labeled DEFEATING MAMDANI PLAN B. Synagogue president Jacob Gold invited Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa; only Sliwa attended and answered questions. Attendees praised Sliwa but emphasized poll numbers showing Cuomo at 28%, Mamdani above 50%, and Sliwa around 15%. Many urged Sliwa to merge with Cuomo, suggesting roles in a united campaign or future administration to block Mamdani.
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