Bronx News: 6 Reasons Why Curtis Sliwa Isn’t Dropping Out of the NYC Mayor’s Race — No Matter What Anyone Says

Bronx Voice 

October 22, 2025

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BRONX NEWS - If there’s one thing Curtis Sliwa is known for, it’s being stubborn — in the New York kind of way. The red beret, the street smarts, the unfiltered one-liners — he’s made a career out of going against the grain. And in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, that’s exactly what he’s doing again.

6 Reasons Why Curtis Sliwa SHOULD Drop Out of the NYC Mayor’s Race  

NEW YORK - Curtis Sliwa has never been one to back down. From founding the Guardian Angels to running for mayor (again), he’s built his entire image around being the tough New Yorker who doesn’t take orders from anyone. But this time, maybe he should.

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While party insiders, donors, and even his own radio boss have tried to nudge him off the ballot, Sliwa’s message is clear: he’s not going anywhere.

So why is he digging in his heels? Let’s break it down.

1. He Doesn’t Take Orders from the “Elites”

Sliwa says the calls for him to drop out aren’t coming from regular New Yorkers — they’re coming from big-money donors and political power brokers. And he’s not having it.

“I trust the people,” he’s said more than once. To him, elections should be decided by voters, not billionaires making deals behind closed doors.

It’s a classic Sliwa move: turn pressure from the top into a populist rallying cry from the streets.

2. He Actually Has a Campaign Up and Running

This isn’t just a symbolic run. Sliwa points to 11 campaign headquarters and a small army of volunteers knocking on doors across the city.

He argues that he’s got boots on the ground, a message that still resonates, and enough momentum to stay in the fight.

In his mind, quitting now would be abandoning the people who’ve stuck with him — and that’s not his style.

3. He Sees Dropping Out as “Letting the Bosses Win”

To Sliwa, backing down would be like handing over the city to the same old insiders he’s been railing against for decades.

He’s even called out those trying to pick the GOP’s “preferred” candidate, saying, “Go out and get your own votes.”

It’s not just about staying in the race — it’s about standing up to the machine.

4. He Wants His Issues on the Table

Even if he’s not the front-runner, Sliwa knows his presence changes the conversation.

Crime, public safety, animal welfare — these are his bread-and-butter issues, and being in the race keeps them front and center.

In his eyes, stepping aside would mean letting those topics disappear from the debate stage.

5. Pressure Only Makes Him More Determined

When billionaire radio mogul John Catsimatidis — Sliwa’s own boss — publicly told him to get out, many thought that might be the end of it.

Instead, it fired him up.

He’s using that pushback as proof he’s the independent outsider he’s always claimed to be. “They can’t control me,” he seems to be saying. And honestly, he’s right — they can’t.

6. He’s Not Buying the “Spoiler” Argument

Critics warn that Sliwa could split the anti-progressive vote and help frontrunner Zohran Mamdani cruise to victory.

Sliwa shrugs that off. He insists his supporters aren’t going to line up behind someone else if he leaves the race. To him, there’s no such thing as a “spoiler” — just candidates who earn or don’t earn votes.

Curtis Sliwa’s refusal to drop out isn’t just about politics — it’s about principle, pride, and a little bit of classic New York defiance.

He sees himself as a fighter for the people, not a pawn for the power brokers. And whether or not he has a real shot at winning, one thing’s for sure: Sliwa plans to stick around until the last vote is counted.

Because if you ask Curtis Sliwa why he’s still in this race, he’ll tell you straight: “I don’t quit.”

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