They longed for the fadeaway.
- The Nation’s Leslie Savan looks at de Blasio’s donations and changing positions, and questions whether or not the frontrunner will “disappoint the left.”
- Meanwhile, de Blasio may be flexing his progressive muscles, reports Capital: “Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio have had direct talks about supporting primary challengers to Democratic state senators who have blocked progressive legislation in Albany, according a source with direct knowledge of the conversation.”
- After ducking the last round of endorsements in the Brooklyn D.A.’s race, the Times endorses Ken — excuse me, Kenneth — Thompson.
- Some real numbers behind universal pre-k, via the Daily News.
- De Blasio comes out in support of municipal I.D. cards for the undocumented.
- Mayor Bloomberg approved a new SoHo BID, ending a five-year fight over its formation.
- Two Staten Island councilmen and one council candidate have launched a plan to clean up Staten Island.