Bulwark Takes Savoring Curtis Sliwa’s Epic Takedown of Andrew Cuomo and Bill Ackman
Oct 21, 2025
Curtis Sliwa delivers a theatrical takedown of Bill Ackman and Andrew Cuomo, highlighting his critiques of their political ambitions. The hosts analyze Sliwa's performance, praising his unique approach compared to modern GOP figures. They explore Sliwa's persona as a New York vigilante, reminiscent of a Tom Wolfe character. The discussion also questions Cuomo's return to the race, pondering his motives. Expect insight and surprises as they dissect this political spectacle!
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Sliwa’s Fiery Roast Of Bill Ackman
- Curtis Sliwa directly lambastes Bill Ackman as a clueless, out-of-touch billionaire who meddles in NYC politics.
- Sliwa ridicules Ackman's tennis stint and suburban life to discredit his political interference.
Cuomo As Democratic Self-Inflicted Problem
- Sliwa frames Cuomo as a product of Democratic failure, not the rescue for which Democrats ask him to be handed votes.
- He refuses to drop out because he says Democrats should fix their own candidate problems rather than expect him to yield.
Performance Can Recast A Candidate
- Andrew Egger confesses his reaction was to admire Sliwa's unexpectedly sharp, theatrical performance.
- That reaction shows how a forceful, plainspoken message can change perceptions of a perennial candidate.
