Vintage Blakeman: A Look Back
Bruce Blakeman, currently running for Nassau County executive, previously sought the Republican nomination for New York City mayor in 2009.
Back then, he ran an ad claiming "I'm one of you" to residents of the five boroughs, stating:
Bruce Blakeman is running for mayor! Bruce Blakeman grew up on the border of Queens and lives in Manhattan!
However, fact-checking reveals that Valley Stream, where Blakeman is from, is located in western Nassau County, on the border of New York City.
- Blakeman's qualifications and experience include:
- Busboy
- Dishwasher
- Bartender
- Garbageman
- Janitor
- Bouncer
- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Councilman
- Legislator
- Commissioner
- Businessman
Author's summary: Blakeman's past mayoral campaign contradicts his current profile.