Hillary Clinton's Former Manager, Bill de Blasio Says He is not Willing to Endorse Her for Presidency

Hiillary Clinton's former manager, New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio said he's not yet willing to endorse her for president until he sees a progressive taxation plan.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants to see an outlined vision of where Hilary Clinton plans to go before  giving up an endorsement for her presidential campaign.

De Blasio said it is important for her to define her campaign message, and that he want to see her vision for addressing income inequality.

"Not until I see - and again, I would say this about any candidate - Until I see an actual vision of where they want to go."

 " I think she's a tremendous public servant. I think she is one of the most qualified people to run for this office. And  she is throughly vetted, we can say that. But we need to see the substance", he said.

De Blasio said Clinton has a very progressive history, which is seen through her work with children and families, he noted that the income inequality in the U.S is 'Out of Control' and that it has to be addressed by candidates.

'He said 'A Plan' has to include progressive taxation. it has to include increases in wages and benefits. It has to include the willingness to tax the wealthy so we can invest in infrastructure and education; De Balsio told NBC.

'That's what I think progressive and everyday Americans will be looking for from Hillary and all other candidates.'

He said that Clinton has a ' tremendous opportunity 't to present a progressive vision as a result of how different circumstances are compared to when she ran in 2008 - with the economic crisis that impacted so many Americans.

De Blasio also noted that a lot of the work that proved to be successful from her 2000 senate bid would be repeated this year, citing her efforts to listen to what was happening to everyday people.


'I think that 's going to be more necessary this year than ever before, because people in this country are hurting, de Blasio said. 'The great Recession set people back on their heels in a way we have not seen in decades and decades.


'De Blasio said it is important for Hillary to hear those stories of the American people. He said that it will make her a stronger candidate.'


 SOURCE: Daily Mail Online.