This was originally published by NY Daily News: Daily Politics on July 08, 2010.
Richard Brodsky Scores Support of DC 37 In Attorney General Brawl
Westchester Assemblyman and state attorney general hopeful Richard Brodsky now carries the endorsement of DC 37, the city’s largest public employees union—a boon his campaign sees as a major boost in the coming ground war in the crowded field for the Democratic nomination.
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DC 37 represents 125,000 city employees and 50,000 retirees—troops who can come to the aid of Brodsky here in the five boroughs, where most of the primary vote will be cast.
“We’re proud to be part of a winning team that will make sure New York has an Attorney General who will stand up for working people. Voters expect a candidate who is honest, candid and effective. That’s what we have in Richard Brodsky,” said Lillian Roberts, Executive Director of DC 37, in a campaign statement.
Brodsky, in turn, said, “The work done by DC 37 members saves and improves lives across the greatest city in the world. The tough-minded leadership of Lillian Roberts and its effective grassroots political organization make it a political asset second to none.”
The assemblyman also has the backing of the Communication Workers of America, while one of his rivals, Manhattan state Sen. Eric Schneiderman, boasts the estimable support of 1199/SEIU, the health care workers union, as well as 32BJ, which represents building workers. Another contender, Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice, also has her share of union support, including the New York City Building and Construction Trades Council.
“This operates on a whole bunch of levels. Number one, it’s the best field operation in the city,” Brodsky said of DC 37’s support.
“It is a New York City based-union, and as you well know, I live in Westchester County… It will enable me to break down barriers. [Plus] it’s a recognition of the kind of record I’ve brought…. It’s going to be an incredibly valuable on-the-ground thing—[and] a symbol of the kind of coalition I can put together,” he said.
