NYC Mayoral Candidate Jim Walden Ends His ‘Futile’ Campaign

Jim Walden, an independent candidate for the New York City mayoral race, has ended his campaign, citing it as "futile." Walden, who was considered a longshot candidate, has called for other lagging candidates to withdraw and support a single challenger to take on the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani. The decision to end his campaign comes as the race has become increasingly crowded, with multiple candidates vying for the opportunity to challenge Mamdani. Walden's withdrawal is seen as an attempt to consolidate support behind a more viable candidate and improve the chances of defeating the Democratic nominee. The article suggests that Walden's campaign was struggling to gain traction, and he believes that a united effort from the remaining candidates could be more effective in challenging Mamdani's lead. This move underscores the competitive nature of the New York City mayoral race and the efforts by some candidates to streamline the field in the hopes of defeating the frontrunner.