Gonzalo Duran to NYC: The Time to Unite Against Socialism Is Now

Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Calls for Unity to Defend the American Dream

I want to begin by thanking the Bronx Conservative Party, the New York Young Republican Club’s Bronx Caucus, and the United Alliance Party for their critical support in organizing this powerful event. Your commitment to our shared cause is the reason we are able to stand here today and send a resounding message: The Bronx stands against socialism.

I was born and raised right here in the Bronx. I was educated in our schools, I served our nation in the United States Marine Corps, and I’ve worked to improve this city from the ground up. Every step I’ve taken in my life has been guided by one timeless belief: to achieve the American Dream—not just for myself, but for my neighbors, my community, and future generations.

I believe in the values that made this country strong: Free enterprise. Personal responsibility. Limited but effective government. The sacred protection of individual liberty.

Yes, we must acknowledge and address inequality. But let me be clear: socialism is not the answer.

The rise of the Democratic Socialist movement is not just ideological—it’s strategic. It undermines economic freedom, suppresses innovation, and erodes the constitutional liberties we hold dear. This is no longer politics as usual. This is a defining moment. A call to action for every New Yorker—no matter your party affiliation—who still believes in the American promise.

As a moderate, my journey has not been easy. Climbing the ranks of the Conservative Party has taken relentless work. Earning the trust of the Republican Party during election cycles was no small feat. And gaining credibility with powerful Republican factions like the New York Young Republican Club required not just words—but results.

I’ve never based my campaign on raw ideology or emotional theatrics. I focus on tangible outcomes, achievable goals, and common ground. That’s how we win—not just elections, but the hearts of voters.

Now, my next mission is clear: to bring Democrats into the fold. Many of them, like so many Americans, feel politically homeless. From the presidential stage to the mayoral ballot, Democratic leadership has failed to produce candidates that inspire confidence. Statistically, the left already controls the board. They hold over 45 City Council seats, all three citywide offices, and dominate the media, funding, and political machinery.

But they haven’t won the people. Not yet.

Let me be honest: we’re behind. But we have the time, the opportunity, and the will to turn the tide—if we act together. Words alone won’t be enough. We must fight back with strategy, discipline, and unity. If we lose this mayoral race, it will be the final puzzle piece for the Democratic Socialists of America. If we stand together, we can stop that from happening.

We need to support all of our candidates, work across boroughs, and do more than we’ve ever done before. I’m not just calling on you—I’m calling on myself.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be launching several initiatives alongside community leaders and grassroots organizations. But my biggest effort will be a citywide “Get Out the Vote” campaign—mobilizing neighborhoods, building coalitions, and igniting rallies across New York City. I invite every voter—Republican, Independent, and Democrat—to join this movement.

“If we let socialist ideologues continue their march unchecked, our freedoms—how we live, how we work, how we provide for our families—will be threatened. Government should defend our rights, not dictate our lives.”

“I am not here to replace the American Dream with a government handout. I am here to revive that dream and protect it—for you, for your families, and for generations to come.”

Let’s rise above party lines. Let’s rise as New Yorkers.

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