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Basking in the glory of having beat expectations in the 2009 mayor's race, Bill Thompson is now announcing plans for another bid in 2013. It's easy to consider him the front-runner, but running from his position is... READ MORE»
In an auditorium at Hunter College last night, in front of a few hundred supporters waving "Eight is Enough" signs, Bill Thompson delivered what his campaign was billing as a Major Speech on Term Limits. But the event felt more like a rally than a Major Speech. Before Mr. Thompson appeared, a surrogate prepped the crowd with some lukewarm chants of "Eight is enough!" and a call-and-response that went "Respect!... READ MORE»
Michael Bloomberg announced he was endorsed by more newspapers, including Black Star News, Image magazine and the local chain of papers run by Manhattan Media. A Thompson spokesman said their candidate was not invited to interview with Black Star News or Image, but did speak with Manhattan Media... READ MORE»
Here’s a pie chart Bill Thompson’s campaign is sending out in an effort to dispel the notion that Michael Bloomberg is independent. The chart purports to show that 88 percent of Bloomberg’s political contributions since 2002 has gone to the Republican Party.... READ MORE»
Fernando Ferrer endorsed City Council challenger Peter Gleason on the City Hall steps just now, saying he won’t be just another “go-along-to-get-along face in the... READ MORE»
Bill Thompson’s campaign announced they were endorsed by the Out People of Color Political Action Committee. “The vote was overwhelming,” said the club’s spokesman, Bernard Tarver, who declined to give a vote total.... READ MORE»
Jeff Dinowitz, who endorsed Anthony Wiener when he ran for mayor in 2005, said if Weiner's not running this year it will help the Democratic Party avoid "a divisive primary." ... READ MORE»
For Eric Gioia, there are signs of major institutional support coming from one Kennedy family member, a Schumer aide, and the new city clerk (who landed the job in no small part because of the Queens County Democratic... READ MORE»
The Working Families Party is enlisting help to put pressure on Michael Bloomberg for his refusal to accept an invitation to participate in a... READ MORE»
Today, it should be noted, is the special election for Bronx borough president, and Assemblyman Ruben Diaz Jr. is expected to win by a... READ MORE»
“Michael Runs and Bill Sleeps” is the translated headline of Gerson Borrero’s latest column in El Diario/La... READ MORE»
As promised, here's Bill Clinton at a press conference this morning saying Michael Bloomberg is “doing a great job.” It's somewhat likely that Clinton's performance will turn up in Bloomberg campaign videos, since his videographers were at the... READ MORE»
After endorsing David Weprin for city comptroller, Fernando Ferrer was asked about the recently departed former Bronx Borough president Adolfo Carrion, who recently admitted he didn’t pay an architect who worked on his home and sought his approval on local development p... READ MORE»
In a response of sorts to the ethnically diverse coalition John Liu is putting together for his city comptroller campaign, David Weprin's campaign the endorsement of Fernando Ferrer, the former Bronx borough president and nominee for mayor. The endorsement will be unveiled officially on the City Hall steps this... READ MORE»
