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no_hypocrisy

(55,390 posts) Wed Jul 30, 2025, 06:44 AM Jul 2025

Curtis Sliwa is the republican candidate for NYC mayor. Why is he allowed

to widely and often broadcast on WABC while he is an active candidate?

When both Anthony Weiner and Frank Marano ran for NYC council seats, they gave up their jobs at WABC during their candidacies.

I thought that media availability was limited to candidates.

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Curtis Sliwa is the republican candidate for NYC mayor. Why is he allowed (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Jul 2025 OP

That is a very good question. choie Jul 2025 #1

OK, but Frank Morano isn't just a Republican. He's MAGA and he left his show no_hypocrisy Jul 2025 #3

Morano is an outlier. choie Jul 2025 #4

But he gave up his show -- and it was syndicated. no_hypocrisy Jul 2025 #5

IOKIYAR The Wizard Jul 2025 #2

choie

(7,005 posts)

1. That is a very good question.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 06:59 AM

Jul 2025

My only answer: he’s a republican. They have no respect for ethical norms whatsoever and know they can get away with their behavior because they won’t face any reprisals. They live under a different set of rules.

Trump is the poster boy for this, but the same holds true for all of them. What Democrat would be able to bilk Americans of millions of dollars to pay for his trips and stays at their properties?

no_hypocrisy

(55,390 posts)

3. OK, but Frank Morano isn't just a Republican. He's MAGA and he left his show

Reply to choie (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 07:16 AM

Jul 2025

to run for Council representing Staten Island.

My question still stands. Why Curtis Sliwa?

choie

(7,005 posts)

4. Morano is an outlier.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 07:18 AM

Jul 2025

no_hypocrisy

(55,390 posts)

5. But he gave up his show -- and it was syndicated.

Reply to choie (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 07:20 AM

Jul 2025

That's more money than a show broadcast in the NYC region.

The Wizard

(13,861 posts)

2. IOKIYAR

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 07:04 AM

Jul 2025

It's OK If You Are Republican.

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