Republican New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa argues the outcome of the city's election could have implications beyond the five boroughs.

In an interview Tuesday with CBS News, Sliwa drew a sharp contrast between himself and his two main opponents, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

"New York City is the epicenter of capitalism in the world," said Sliwa.

And, he argues, if voters elect Mamdani, "it will encourage other young democratic socialists of America" to "take over their city government legally by winning in the ballot box."

Throughout the campaign, Sliwa has routinely criticized Mamdani's proposed policies and association with the Democratic Socialists of America.

Sliwa also had harsh words for Cuomo on Tuesday, blaming "horrific increases in cr

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