Ken Thompson holds Democratic unity rally
Seeks to solidify support heading into November election
Ken Thompson, who defeated Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes in the Democratic Primary on Sept. 10, then had to endure rumors that his opponent was considering running for the office on the Republican line, sought to consolidate his party’s support for his candidacy by holding a rally outside Borough Hall.
Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio was among the Democratic elected officials and party officials who expressed support for Thompson at the Sept. 30 event billed by the Thompson campaign as a “unity rally.”
“Our party is united in support of Ken Thompson for Brooklyn District Attorney,” de Blasio said. “Ken understands that a progressive, smart-on-crime approach to public safety means rooting out crime wherever it exists without compromising our civil rights. If I have the honor to represent New York City, I look forward to working with Ken Thompson to protect and serve the people of Brooklyn,” he said.