US EditionNew York City mayor candidate Curtis Sliwa says he was offered money to quit race
Curtis Sliwa says wealthy donors linked to Cuomo offered millions to quit NYC mayoral race to consolidate opposition votes against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, who leads by 18 points.
- Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee, said wealthy donors and associates of other candidates offered him money to quit the New York City mayoral race as voters prepare for November 4.
- Recent polls show Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee, leading at 45% while Andrew Cuomo, former governor running as an independent, and Curtis Sliwa, Republican nominee, trail behind, fueling speculation that a one-on-one matchup could boost opposition chances.
- Refusing to quit, Curtis Sliwa, Republican nominee, reiterated `I'm not dropping out` and warned he would record conversations and name wealthy New Yorkers if approached again, calling offers unethical and illegal.
- Andrew Cuomo's campaign denied the accusations and called Sliwa a liar, Mayor Eric Adams's spokesperson dismissed the claims as baseless Thursday, and Zohran Mamdani said he trusts Sliwa's word most.
- Reports since June indicate people close to President Donald Trump discussed job offers for candidates who quit, while Super PACs backing Andrew Cuomo pulled donations from billionaire donors fueling outside interventions.
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Curtis Sliwa claims Cuomo backers are trying to bribe him to leave NYC mayoral race
GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa claimed powerful New Yorkers were offering him bribes to drop out of the New York City mayoral race – but his message to them Thursday was: “Stop calling.”
GOP Nominee in NYC Mayoral Race Says He Was Offered Money to Drop Out
In the New York City mayoral race, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa says at least seven wealthy individuals have offered him money to end his campaign. He vowed to remain in the race, where he faces New York Mayor Eric Adams, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. President Trump has previously stated “that Cuomo might have a chance of winning if it was a one-on-one.” In response to the report, Mamdani w…
Curtis Sliwa says Cuomo campaign tried to bribe him to exit race
New York City Republican nominee for mayor Curtis Sliwa says former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign and others have tried to bribe him to leave the race. Sliwa is part of a trio of candidates, also including Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who are trying to beat mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani.
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