Quinn Hands the Torch to de Blasio

By Alex Ellefson & Alyson Kaufman

Christine Quinn, once the favorite to win the Democratic mayoral primary, air jordan 1 femmes on Tuesday endorsed her former rival Bill de Blasio in a move that further unified the Democratic Party after a fiercely competive and crowded primary election.

“By working together, we will build a stronger city where no New Yorker is left behind,” said the City Council Speaker who went from first to third place in the race as de Blasio’s political meteor soared.

Quinn’s endorsement came a day after another former rival, Bill Thompson also cited the need for Democratic unity when he threw his support to de Blasio.

Thompson, who came in second, gave up the quest for a run-off, making de Blasio the last-standing progressive standard-bearer.

Accepting her endorsement, de Blasio praised Quinn’s behavior during the campaign.

““When my family was under attack, she stood up with passion for my family,” he said. “I really appreciate that.”

He added: “I respect Christine Quinn for being a fierce competitor. When she’s out on the playing field, she plays hard, and I say, ‘Amen.’”

De Blasio’s turned his aim at Republican candidate Joe Lhota, the former MTA Chairman who spent the day courting Democratic voters that he will need to win the election in a city where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a wide margin.

Early Tueday he met with leaders of DC 37, the union that represents public employees, and traveled to Harlem later in the day to meet with Rev. Al Sharpton.

When asked why he was targeting constituents who were unlikely to endorse him, Lhota said that he intended to run a campaign that represents “all New Yorkers” and accused de Blasio’s campaign of spreading a divisive message.

De Blasio has often criticized the policies of the Bloomberg administration for creating a “tale of two cities.”

Lhota also cited his previous positions in City and State government to demonstrate his ability to lead the city.

“I’m the only candidate running for Mayor who will be ready on day one,” he said.