Sliwa Says New York City Would Be Safer Under His Watch

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for mayor, discusses his path to victory, focusing on his independent party line and appeal to moderate Democrats and independents. He highlights his long-standing credibility in public safety through the Guardian Angels and criticizes his opponent, Eric Adams, for his association with Black Lives Matter protests. Sliwa emphasizes the need for police support and discipline, referencing the Eric Garner case as an example of necessary police reform.

What strategy does Curtis Sliwa mention for gaining votes from moderate Democrats and independents?

• Avoiding public debates

• Running solely as a Republican

• Securing an independent party line

• Focusing only on Republican neighborhoods

How does Curtis Sliwa plan to appeal to neighborhoods that traditionally do not vote Republican?

• By leveraging his history with the Guardian Angels

• By promising tax cuts

• By offering free public transportation

• By criticizing other Republican candidates

What is one of the main issues Curtis Sliwa identifies in his campaign against Eric Adams?

• Economic policy differences

• Public safety and police support

• Education reform

• Healthcare policy

What criticism does Curtis Sliwa have regarding Eric Adams' actions during protests?

• Adams did not condemn violent protesters

• Adams was involved in vandalism

• Adams ignored public safety entirely

• Adams supported the police too much

What does Curtis Sliwa propose to fund the hiring of new police officers?

• Introducing a dedicated property tax

• Increasing sales tax

• Raising public transportation fares

• Cutting education budgets

How does Curtis Sliwa describe his past relationship with the police?

• He was arrested multiple times

• He never interacted with them

• He worked as a police officer

• He was always supported by them

What is Curtis Sliwa's stance on police accountability?

• He believes in no accountability

• He supports police discipline and civil rights

• He wants to abolish the police

• He thinks police should have more freedom