More endorsements for Bill de Blasio in Brooklyn
Unions, officials throw support to progressive candidate
The crush of supporters at Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza was almost overwhelming on Thursday as representatives from dozens of organizations and political movers and shakers came together to endorse Bill de Blasio in his run for mayor of New York City.
De Blasio garnered just over 40 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary but thousands of paper ballots have still to be counted, leaving a runoff with Bill Thompson a possibility.
“Progressive” was the word often repeated by those voicing their support, including 32BJ SEIU, the Hotel Trades Council (HTC), the Working Families Party (WFP), CUNY Faculty and Staff, Congressman Jerry Nadler, Planned Parenthood of NYC Political Committee, and a long list of Assembly members, Council members, district leaders and candidates. The newcomers joined de Blasio’s long-time supporters including the 1199SEIU healthcare workers, the New York State Nurses Association, LICH supporters, Public Advocate candidate Letitia James and others.
“We’re all ready for progressive change in this city,” de Blasio said. “It’s a humbling moment for me to be among so many organizations seeking to make New York City better.