{"id":2452039,"date":"2025-06-25T17:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/curtis-sliwa-slams-andrew-cuomo-felt-entitled-to-coronation-in-nyc-mayoral-primary\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:56:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:56:21","slug":"curtis-sliwa-slams-andrew-cuomo-felt-entitled-to-coronation-in-nyc-mayoral-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/curtis-sliwa-slams-andrew-cuomo-felt-entitled-to-coronation-in-nyc-mayoral-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtis Sliwa slams Andrew Cuomo: \u2018Felt entitled to coronation\u2019 in NYC mayoral primary"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcurtis-sliwa-slams-andrew-cuomo-felt-entitled-to-coronation-in-nyc-mayoral-primary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2452039&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor, criticized Andrew Cuomo&#8217;s dismal primary campaign during an appearance on WMAL&#8217;s &#8220;O&#8217;Connor &#038; company.&#8221; Sliwa accused Cuomo of being lazy and arrogant, suggesting he assumed he would win without actively campaigning. Considering Zohran Mamdani&#8217;s recent victory in the Democratic primary, Sliwa described Cuomo as out of touch, claiming he avoided engaging with voters. He sees an opportunity in this political landscape, especially if the progressive wing of the Democratic Party alienates moderate voters. Sliwa emphasized his grassroots connection too working-class new Yorkers and proposed meaningful budget cuts to address the city&#8217;s financial issues, hoping to appeal to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-hits-desantis-for-signing-heartbeat-law-a-terrible-thing-and-a-terrible-mistake\/\" title=\"Trump criticizes DeSantis for signing heartbeat law: &#039;A terrible and regrettable decision.&#039;\">diverse voter base<\/a> as the race progresses into the general election. he aims to position himself as a viable alternative capable of preventing a further leftward shift in NYC politics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Curtis Sliwa slams Andrew Cuomo: &lsquo;Felt entitled to coronation&rsquo; in NYC mayoral primary<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2156299\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Curtis Sliwa, the GOP nominee for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"New York City\">New York City<\/a> mayor, blasted Democrat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/andrew-cuomo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Andrew Cuomo\">Andrew Cuomo<\/a>&rsquo;s failed primary campaign on WMAL&rsquo;s <em>O&rsquo;Connor &amp; Company<\/em>, accusing the former governor of laziness and arrogance in the face of rising support for socialist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/zohran-mamdani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Zohran Mamdani\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Andrew Cuomo mailed it in. He didn&rsquo;t campaign. He felt he was entitled to a coronation,&rdquo; Sliwa <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/oconnor-and-company\/curtis-sliwa-on-the-nyc-mayoral-election-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"said\">said<\/a> on Wednesday, following Mamdani&rsquo;s Democratic victory in the primary for New York City mayor. &ldquo;He basically stayed in his cocoon and acted like, &lsquo;Hey, why should I go out and shake the hands of the peasants?&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/politics\/3452691\/michael-mccaul-homeland-security-chair-decline-mark-green-resignation\/\">Michael McCaul says he declined Homeland Security chairmanship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3452319\/white-house-slams-al-green-for-fourth-attempt-impeach-trump\/\">White House slams Al Green for fourth attempt to impeach Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/politics\/3451427\/jon-karl-trumps-maga-iran-critics-remarkably-quiet-after-strike\/\">Jon Karl: Trump&rsquo;s MAGA Iran critics &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jon-karl-trumps-maga-iran-critics-remarkably-quiet-after-strike\/\" title=\"Jon Karl: Trump\u2019s MAGA Iran critics \u2018remarkably quiet\u2019 after strike\">remarkably quiet&#038;rsquo<\/a>; after strike<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/oconnor-and-company\/curtis-sliwa-on-the-nyc-mayoral-election-results\/embed?style=Cover\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Curtis Sliwa on the NYC Mayoral Election Results\"><\/iframe>    <\/p>\n<p>Sliwa&rsquo;s critique came just hours after Mamdani declared victory in the Democratic primary, marking a possibly historic moment in the city&rsquo;s political landscape. The 33-year-old state representative told supporters Tuesday night, &ldquo;Tonight, we made history.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>With 93% of first-round votes counted, Mamdani held 43.5% compared to Cuomo&rsquo;s 36.4%. Cuomo conceded late Tuesday night, acknowledging Mamdani&rsquo;s edge and telling supporters, &ldquo;Tonight is his night.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>But Sliwa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3453304\/republicans-opportunity-zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayoral-primary-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"running as a Republican\">running as a Republican<\/a>, sees a path to victory, especially if the progressive movement alienates moderate voters and the Democratic vote fractures further.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Cuomo did not appeal to the new base of the Republican Party, which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >blue-collar working class &#038;mdash<\/a>; the people who work, pay taxes, obey the laws, and support the police,&rdquo; Sliwa said. &ldquo;He depended on the old guard of the Democratic Party, which in urban America no longer exists.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking with WMAL Radio hosts Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Julie Gunlock, Sliwa sought to position himself as the only viable candidate capable of stopping what he called New York City&rsquo;s slide into chaos. He pledged to carry the American flag &ldquo;into this race&rdquo; and prevent Mamdani from winning the mayoralty.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is a long campaign,&rdquo; Sliwa said. &ldquo;I will not allow this city to fall into the abyss.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasized his personal connection to the city&rsquo;s working people, contrasting himself with candidates who he says are insulated by wealth and elite circles.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m in the subways. I&rsquo;m in the streets. I&rsquo;m not up in the suites, getting wine-dined and pocket-lined by billionaires and millionaires,&rdquo; the Guardian Angels founder said. &ldquo;The people want someone who understands what they&rsquo;re going through.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sliwa described New York as a city still reeling from COVID-era lockdowns, high crime, and a mass exodus of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fncs-carlson-gamestop-saga-shows-system-is-not-the-capitalism-we-were-promised-not-even-close\/\" title=\"FNC&#039;s Carlson: GameStop Saga Shows System Is &#039;Not the Capitalism We Were Promised -- Not Even Close&#039;\">middle-class families<\/a>. He argued that only someone with a proven record of grassroots activism, referencing his decades of work with the Guardian Angels, can unite working-class voters across party lines.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  (AP Photo\/ Louis Lanzano, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;I can go into neighborhoods where the only Republican they&rsquo;ve ever seen is Abraham Lincoln on a $5 bill,&rdquo; Sliwa said. &ldquo;Not only get respect, but get votes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sliwa also reiterated his support from key Republican figures, including former Gov. George Pataki and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elise-stefanik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rep. Elise Stefanik <\/a>(R-NY), while calling for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-officers-feel-betrayed-portland-police-say-low-morale-stems-from-poor-leadership\/\" title=\"Study: &#039;Officers Feel Betrayed&#039; \u2014 Portland Police Say &#039;Low Morale&#039; Stems from &#039;Poor Leadership&#039;\">massive budget cuts<\/a> to New York&rsquo;s &ldquo;humongous&rdquo; $118 billion budget.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This budget is sucking the life out of taxpayers and chasing them out of the city,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;No other candidate is talking about cutting the budget. They want to add to it. I&rsquo;m going to do the opposite.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3453304\/republicans-opportunity-zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayoral-primary-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"REPUBLICANS SEE OPPORTUNITY IN ZOHRAN MAMDANI NYC MAYORAL PRIMARY WIN\"><strong>REPUBLICANS SEE OPPORTUNITY IN ZOHRAN MAMDANI NYC MAYORAL PRIMARY WIN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the mayoral race shifts into the general election season, Sliwa is betting that a split left between Mayor Eric Adams, Cuomo, and Mamdani could lead to a Republican upset in November.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If I get my percentage up to 32% [or] 33%, you&rsquo;re talking to the next mayor of New York City,&rdquo; Sliwa declared.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2156299\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2156299\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curtis Sliwa criticizes Andrew Cuomo&#8217;s entitlement in NYC primary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2452040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Curtis-Sliwa.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32284,57915,57916,57132,5894],"class_list":["post-2452039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-andrew-cuomo","tag-curtis-sliwa","tag-entitlement-2","tag-nyc-mayoral-primary","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Curtis-Sliwa.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2452039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2452039"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2452039\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2452043,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2452039\/revisions\/2452043"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2452040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2452039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2452039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2452039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}