The Hillary Clinton Campaign train for president is picking up steam in Brooklyn, and the pressure is growing for the borough’s first resident, Mayor Bill de Blasio, to jump on board.
That after Clinton’s campaign launched its “Hillary for New York Leadership Council”– a group of over 100 elected officials, community, coalition and grassroots leaders who will help build a grassroots-driven volunteer team that will help Hillary to win the New York Primary on April 19.
The Leadership Council will serve as the in-state leadership for the campaign, amplifying the campaign’s national voice to New York families aiding the campaign with rapid response, organization building, grassroots organizing events, recruiting volunteer leaders, and identifying leaders for Get Out The Vote activities.
“Having known and worked with her for more than two decades, I know in my head and heart thatHillary Clinton is the most qualified and capable candidate to become our next President,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo. “Hillary’s record as a tireless fighter for middle class families, civil rights, and putting people over special interests make it clear that she will be a president who moves New York and our country forward.”
In Brooklyn, Kings County Democratic Party Boss Frank Seddio, an old political pro, heads the list of impressive supporters vowing to work for Clinton in the April primary and to get a leg up to the White House.
Others on the list with Brooklyn roots are U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer; the borough’s entire Congressional delegation consisting of Yvette Clarke, Hakeem Jeffries, Jerrold Nadler and Nydia Velazquez; Assemblyman Nick Perry, who chairs the State’s Black, Latino, Puerto Rican & Asian Caucus, along with colleague Assembly Members Annette Robinson and Jo Anne Simon; New York City Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James; City Council Members Stephen Levin; Carlo Scissura, President & CEO, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; and Black Institute Founder and CEO Bertha Lewis.
De Blasio, who ran Clinton’s campaign when she successfully ran for the U.S. Senate from New York, has declined to endorse any candidate until their views on progressive politics are fully vetted.
The mayor also plans to hold a “progressive values” forum in Iowa, but thus far candidates have reportedly been less than forthcoming about signing on.
While de Blasio spokesperson Jonathan Berlin refused comment for this post, the Clinton campaign inferred there is still time for him to jump aboard their bandwagaon.
“Over the course of the campaign, the Hillary for New York Leadership Council will continue to expand,” the campaign said in their press release.
Members of the public can sign up at hillaryclinton.com/NewYork
