- Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has publicly urged NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to withdraw from the race.
- Ackman’s request is based on data from Polymarket, which shows high odds in favor of another candidate, Mamdani.
- The Polymarket graph cited by Ackman indicates that Mamdani has a 90% chance of winning the mayoral race.
- Ackman’s appeal suggests that Sliwa stepping aside could alter the dynamics of the election.
- This intervention reflects Ackman’s preference for a stronger, more viable mayoral contender in the race.
- Bill Ackman is known for his active involvement in various civic and political issues, and this is another instance of his engagement.
- The call for Sliwa to drop out aims to consolidate support behind a candidate perceived as having higher chances of winning.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bill-ackman-jumps-nyc-mayoral-fight-says-sliwa-must-drop-we-toast)
