Today, the Bronx Democratic Party announced their second choice ranked endorsement of Corey Johnson for NYC Comptroller. The Bronx Dems previously endorsed Brian Benjamin as their first choice.
“The Bronx Democratic Party is thrilled to support Corey Johnson for Comptroller. Corey has been a tireless leader on the City Council, taking on some of our city’s toughest challenges and getting results for all New Yorkers. As Speaker, he passed historic legislation championing food security, tenant protections, criminal justice reforms, affordable access to public transportation, and held city agencies accountable. After negotiating three city budgets that invested in our communities, Corey understands the city's finances inside and out. He has the experience and commitment necessary to lead our economic recovery as Comptroller and ensure we invest in a stronger, fairer, and more equitable economy,” said Chair Jamaal T. Bailey.
“I’m running for Comptroller with one mission: to better the lives of New Yorkers in all five boroughs. No matter your race, gender, income or zip code, you deserve a city government that works for you. That's why I'm so excited to be building a diverse citywide coalition that will power us to victory on June 22nd. I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Bronx Democratic Party, and grateful to Chair Jamaal Bailey and all the Bronx Democrats for their ranked choice support," said Corey Johnson.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
One would have to think that the Bronx Democratic Party is giving up on its first choice for City Comptroller State Senator Brian Benjamin polling near the bottom, for someone who is polling in the top three names running for City Comptroller.
We wonder what the vote was by the executive committee with many of the district leaders not happy with their county leader for not endorsing them, and now slapping them in the face by choosing a second candidate for City Comptroller. We now wonder why the county leader Senator Jamaal Bailey did not do that in the Bronx City Council races where he passed over many of his district leaders to endorse other candidates in the districts he passed over the leaders.
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