Fernando Ferrer
Fernando Ferrer
Fernando James "Freddy" Ferrerwas the Borough President of The Bronx from 1987 to 2001, and was a candidate for Mayor of New York City in 2001 and the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor in 2005...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth30 April 1950
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You could go to any New Yorker on the street and they will tell you they are having an affordability crisis,
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Fasten your seat belts. The party is unified.
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This is the most obvious thing in the history of the world,
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Freddy has consistently supported the rights of noncitizens to vote but welcomes a healthy debate of the issue before it becomes law.
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Our data suggests that Latino turnout will be as strong as it was last time.
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forward to campaigning with him, and a united Democratic party ... to take on Mike Bloomberg as we head into November.
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I can't imagine anyone would turn down the opportunity to headline at the Apollo.
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That's why I'll cut their taxes. That's why I'll also provide 167,000 affordable homes and apartments. Those fees, those fines, those penalties do little to help middle-class and working-class people be able to live in their own neighborhoods, to be able to live decently in their own city - to be able to pass on dreams and hope and opportunity to their children, to their families.
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Oh, he went into the valley to do battle, and all the smart money was on Goliath. And, then, who had to face 'em?
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I proudly accept the nomination of the Democratic Party to be mayor,
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If one is running for mayor, it is necessary to answer the difficult questions of each community, and Michael Bloomberg to date does not want to accept it,
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After the pundits, the pollsters, the press . . . it is appropriately in the hands of the people, so let them decide.
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This team has made us all proud, ... On the field and off the field, they represented the Bronx and New York City well.
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There has to be a new bond, a new promise, a new covenant, with working people in this city that tells them we honor your work, that in New York, if you work hard and do right, the reward should be the tools you need to have to build a good life right here in this city.