Thompson Backs Gillibrand
February 15, 2010 | By Jimmy Vielkind | timesunion.com | Link to article
They were a seat away from each other at Sunday night’s gala dinner, and interacted over the course of last weekend’s conference of the Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators.
Now Bill Thompson, the former New York City comptroller who was said at one point to be eying Gillibrand’s seat, has endorsed her.
“I was impressed with how warmly Kirsten was received this weekend at the Legislative Caucus. It is clear that our Senator has built strong partnerships over the last year and has the right priorities for New York,” Thompson said in a statement. “She’s spent times in communities across the state and understands exactly what so many New York families are going through right now. From cutting taxes for small, locally-owned businesses to putting more New Yorkers back to work and fighting for justice, fairness and equality for every single New Yorker, Kirsten is a proven fighter for New York values and I am proud to endorse her for U.S. Senate.’
Also present at the Sunday dinner was Harold Ford, the former Tennessee congressman who is considering a run against Gillibrand.
