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As one Democratic insider supporting Mr. de Blasio put it, “You can’t attack what’s not there.” That may be true, but it’s also hard to vote for someone with less presence than a ghost. Last week’s Public Advocate Forum, hosted by MYD, allowed our members, students from co-host Pace University, and others from the community to hear from all of the non-Green candidates: Former ACLU chief Normal Seigel, Brooklyn Councilman Bill de Blasio, and Queens Councilman Eric Gioia. Former PA and most-recognized candidate Mark Green has been keeping a low profile and refusing to engage in public debates–kind of ironic for someone who wants to advocate on our behalf, no? Here are some initial impressions on the candidates’ opening remarks … More >>