Bill de Blasio officially launches 2020 presidential campaign
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He’s late — again.
After nearly half a year of hemming and hawing, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday entered the 2020 presidential race, becoming the 23rd Democrat to join the jam-packed field.
The termed-out politician, known for his habitual tardiness, finally decided to run after five months of toying with a White House bid.
“I’m Bill de Blasio and I’m running for president because it’s time we put working people first,” the mayor said in a three-minute YouTube video announcing his candidacy.
The opening shots include de Blasio zipping around the city in the back of an SUV — his gas-guzzling choice of transportation for the 11-mile jaunt from Gracie Mansion to the gym in Park Slope.
“Good thing about New Yorkers is they look the same whether they’re really pissed off at you or they like you,” the mayor quips.
He details his “Working People First” slogan by touting his policy initiatives including pre-K for all, paid sick leave and boosting the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
First lady Chirlane McCray also makes an appearance to briefly plug her mental health agenda.
“Everything begins with being healthy and there is no health without mental health,” she says.
Then, as the White House flashes on the screen to dramatic music, de Blasio pivots to a national message.
