Of Politics and Parades

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed the mayor for a 3rd term, despite that painfully pink sweater.

The West Indian Day parade brought hundreds of thousands of people to Eastern Parkway, in Brooklyn, including one very prominent person of West Indian descent... Colin Powell.

The former secretary of state showed up to formally endorse Mayor Bloomberg's campaign for a third term.

Listen to what endorsers say, listen to what Mayor Bloomberg says, but at the end of the day, what's best for you and what do you think is best for your city and vote that way. And if they do that I think they'll find that Mike is the guy who ought to be mayor for a third term.

The mayor's opponent, Comptroller Bill Thompson marched in the parade with Governor Paterson.

Some Thompson supporters, including a group of transit workers, shouted 'No More Years' a reference to the mayor's quest for a third term.

Members of TWU campaigning against Bloomy

Roland Rogers for mayor. It can happen

The parade highlighted some lesser-knowns as well.

Like the mayor said, it’s all about choice.

Gioia leads his field in fundraising but opted for one of the less impressive displays of political might.

Dexter McKenzie is one of several candidates vying for the 45th council district seat of the controversial Kendall Stewart, who’s running for re-election.