He has previously picked up a series of labor endorsements, but James is the first citywide official to back his candidacy. (nystateofpolitics.com)
He has the support of every major union, both Democratic citywide officials, and the bulk of the Bronx Democratic Party. (politico.com)
De Blasio was responding to rumors about a number of potential challengers, ranging from fellow citywide officials Letitia James and Scott Stringer, to former NBA commissioner David Stern, a retired resident of Westchester. (politico.com)