Exclusive | NYC GOP slams effort to have its voters re-enroll as Democrats for mayor's primary race

Republican leaders in New York City are denouncing an initiative by Be Counted NYC aimed at persuading party members to switch their affiliation to vote in the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor. They argue this strategy is deceptive and indicative of a deeper discontent with the Democratic Party, which has seen long-time supporters disillusioned with its current direction. Figures such as Assemblyman Michael Tannousis assert that the GOP's brand is actually stronger, citing historical successes of Republican mayors and recent gains in voter registration in previously Democratic-dominant areas.

Democratic leaders in New York City are resorting to sleight-of-hand tricks to deceive New Yorkers into switching their party registration back to the Democratic Party.

The truth is clear: lifelong Democrats are fleeing because the party no longer stands for public safety, economic prosperity, and the hardworking people of this city.

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