Once popular with her politico peers, New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn lost some support after this summer’s slush fund scandal. And, with all the bad press, the openly gay Quinn’s dreams of becoming mayor became quite dim.
It should come as no surprise, then, that Quinn supports Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s bid for a third-term, a rare move for the city.
We originally assumed Quinn wanted more time to regain people’s confidence, but NY Post claims there’s more nuance than just that:
Quinn’s support for a term-limit extension for Mayor Bloomberg comes at a price, according to City Hall insiders. They say that Quinn , who has lost the confidence of her colleagues, will not be re-elected speaker.
Rather than go back to being an ordinary council member and have to give up her big staff and SUV, Quinn will leave the council and become a deputy mayor under Bloomberg. The deal for extending term limits also includes Bloomberg – who regards Quinn highly – endorsing her for mayor in 2013.
The move would also give Quinn a leg up on the experience side, which would no doubt come into play in a rhetorical campaign. Say what you will about Quinn, but this lady’s one crafty, adept politician.
How about we take this to the next level?
Our newsletter is like a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.
24play
Quinn’s career as an elected official is over. She’s gonna have to rely on cronies to appoint her to cushy jobs from now on.
Sad how Chris has pissed away two decades of work as a progressive. But when forced to choose between ambition and integrity, she barely hesitated before leaping at the former.
Puddy Katz
Never be mayor of NYC with my vote, not when she runs in four years.
I’ll vote for that hawt “long-term bachelor” Anthony Weiner this time. (He still lives with his mother in Brooklyn.)
He’s really handsome up close, I’ve seen him campaign. Skinny, but with muscles, he’s a hockey player I think.
stevie
Quinn if finished. She thinks she can take away my vote and get away with it. Being a lesbian does not automatically get you the gay and lesbian vote. We are more sophisticated than that.
My candidate is William Thompson, the Comptroller. He has a great glbt record.