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Oct 26, 2009

Bill Thompson on The Dov Hikind Show: Friday, October 23, 2009

On Saturday October, 24th Bill Thompson was on Assembly Member Dov Hikind's radio show.

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Oct 24, 2009

Bill Thompson Endorsed By The Wave

The Wave Endorses . . . For Mayor, William C. Thompson.

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Oct 23, 2009

Bill Thompson’s Speech on Term Limits at Hunter College

Here is the full text of Bill Thompson's speech on term limits as given at Hunter College on Thursday, October 22, 2009.

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Oct 21, 2009

Gay City News Endorsement of Bill Thompson

LGBT supporters of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg cite attributes and achievements valued by other voters ֖ his compelling personal story as a business builder, the city’s continued success in driving down crime, the curb on indoor smoking in public spaces, an ambitious focus on greening the city.

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Oct 15, 2009

El Diario Endorses Bill Thompson for Mayor

The financial crisis and economic recession have compounded what was already a brutal squeeze for so many New Yorkers. Rising rents, stagnant wages and the high cost of living—aggravated by tenant harassment and an emphasis on building mega-developments rather than livable neighborhoods—have triggered the displacement of poor and working class families throughout the city.

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Oct 07, 2009

Full Text of Bill’s Speech on Jobs and the Economy

Here is the full text of Bill Thompson’s speech on the jobs and the economy delivered Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Oct 04, 2009

Anger Over Term Limits Dogs Mayor

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s re-election campaign can generate reams of statistics on how quickly the city repaired potholes in each neighborhood. It can produce memos on climate change and public health, and even translate its campaign fliers into Creole. Just don’t ask about term limits.

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Oct 01, 2009

Tufts alum Thompson vying for New York mayor’s job

This election season, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg faces a serious challenger for his job: Tufts alum Bill Thompson.

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Sep 22, 2009

Full Text: A New Direction For Our Public Schools

Good evening and thank you for this opportunity to discuss a subject that is close to my heart.

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Sep 17, 2009

Quiet Leader Wages a Bold Campaign

New York City’s burly schools chancellor, Rudy Crew, was fuming. A lawmaker from Staten Island had just berated him at a City Council meeting.

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Press Releases

Oct 30, 2009

Citizen Action Endorses Bill Thompson for Mayor

New York, NY - As a grassroots organization dedicated to social, economic, racial and environmental justice, Citizen Action of New York recognizes that Bill Thompson has been a champion for the working men and women of New York City.

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Oct 23, 2009

Marist College Poll Finds Thompson Momentum Narrows Gap in Mayoral Race to 9 Points Among Registered

A Marist College poll released October 22 shows the gap between Democrat Bill Thompson and Republican Mike Bloomberg is narrowing as Thompson has gained momentum with the two term mayor sinking below 50% for the first time.

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Oct 16, 2009

Thompson Campaign Drops Latest TV Spot “Hypocrite

This morning New Yorkers for Thompson launched their most recent television advertisement, entitled “Hypocrite.

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Oct 15, 2009

Amsterdam News: Bill Thompson for Mayor

The choice is clear. New York needs Bill Thompson to be mayor, and Bill Thompson needs our votes to beat the man who thinks he has been elected mayor for life.

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Oct 15, 2009

Organization of Staff Analysts (OSA) Endorses Bill Thompson for Mayor

New Yorkers for Thompson today announced that the Organization of Staff Analysts (OSA) has endorsed Bill Thompson for mayor of New York City.

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Oct 13, 2009

Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association Endorses Bill Thompson For Mayor

New Yorkers for Thompson today announced the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association’s (COBA) endorsement of Bill Thompson’s mayoral bid.

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Oct 10, 2009

Manhattan Electeds Endorse Thompson For Mayor

Today, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh, Senator Liz Krueger, Assembly member Micah Kellner, Assemblyman Jonathan Bing, Councilmember Dan Garodnick and Councilmember Jessica Lappin endorsed Bill Thompson for Mayor.

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Oct 09, 2009

Bill Thompson’s Statement on President Barack Obama’s Support

President Barack Obama Supports Bill Thompson for Mayor Statement from Bill Thompson:

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Oct 05, 2009

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Endorse Bill Thompson for Mayor

Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today endorsed Bill Thompson for Mayor during a press conference in Union Square Park.

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Oct 05, 2009

Bill Thompson, John Liu, Bill de Blasio and NYC Democrats Unite to Bring Change to City Hall

Current and former Democratic elected officials – including the Democratic nominees for citywide office, Bill Thompson, John Liu and Bill de Blasio – stood united on the steps of City Hall today.

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