"My father, a proud Naval Academy graduate, served two tours in Vietnam, flying A-4s off aircraft carriers. He raised me with a strong sense of patriotism, a commitment to service, and a belief in community - a community that includes everyone: rich and poor, black and white, gay and straight, left and right, young and old, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and everyone in between."
"After living in New York City for 22 years, and founding and running several businesses here, I consider myself a New Yorker. We can debate whether it's the greatest city in the world, but one thing is undeniable: New Yorkers deserve better choices for mayor.Let's start with Zohran Mamdani. He is energetic, passionate, and I understand why young people are drawn to his message. But let's be honest: he would be a disaster as mayor."
"His open disdain for capitalism is fundamentally at odds with the very DNA of New York - the beating heart of American capitalism. Vilifying the wealthy may make for good campaign slogans, but if they leave for Florida, our tax base collapses and we're left with fewer resources for the very people we most want to help. Housing is the clearest example."
A Naval Academy background instilled patriotism, service, and an inclusive view of community. Twenty-two years living and building businesses in New York establish a personal stake in the city's leadership. Zohran Mamdani is energetic and appeals to young voters, but his hostility to capitalism is portrayed as incompatible with New York's economic base. Housing is framed as a supply-side issue requiring developer-driven investment, not rent freezes or punitive measures. The recommended approach emphasizes public-private partnerships, avoiding tax increases and channeling private wealth into public good. Public safety must be managed with both toughness and fairness.
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