Thompson Campaign 'Moving Forward'

In a brief telephone interview just now, City Comptroller Bill Thompson said, “It’s my intention to run against Mike." Then he softened his language, and continued, "It’s my intention to run for mayor, let me put it that way. And by the way, and I heard from people who don’t think it’s going to survive a legal challenge. I’m moving forward right now.”

Although Thompson quickly rephrased his initial remark, this is the strongest statement he's made to indicate that he might take on the billionaire mayor in next year’s mayoral election.

Hank Sheinkopf, who has worked as a consultant to Thompson in two previous citywide races and may do so again, told me, “I would advise Mr.. Thompson to do what his conscience dictates. It’s not clear what will happen,” he added, referring to the outcome of the expected legal challenges.