Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor, plans to enhance his appeal to Jewish voters by leveraging his talent for apology. He disregards the identity politics tactics utilized against his opponent Zohran Mamdani, who has recently won the Democratic nomination. Sliwa criticizes the effectiveness of attacks on Mamdani's anti-Zionism stance. Sliwa continues his campaign despite lacking broad support in Orthodox neighborhoods, aiming to replicate past successes in areas like Borough Park. His determination to contest against Mamdani remains strong, regardless of pressure to unify the anti-Mamdani voter base.
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican mayoral candidate, emphasizes that apologizing is key to addressing his issues with Jewish voters as he faces off against Mamdani.
Sliwa criticized the identity politics strategy used against Mamdani, which he believes failed despite intense scrutiny on Mamdani's anti-Zionist views.
Mamdani secured the Democratic nomination with 56% of the ranked-choice vote against Andrew Cuomo, consolidating his position as a viable candidate.
Sliwa, despite previous defeats, is determined to run his campaign without consolidating the anti-Mamdani votes, demonstrating his unique political strategy in a diverse city.
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