New York Times issues mayoral endorsements . The newspaper gave credit to two other Democratic candidates , Bill de Blasio , the public advocate , and former comptroller William Thompson Jr. , but said the editorial board had already been set to endorse Quinn even before what they believed was her impressive performance in a debate Wednesday . The paper has endorsed Democratic candidates in the past, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. General election winner will replace Bloomberg .
New York Times issues mayoral endorsements . The paper has endorsed Democratic candidates in the past, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. General election winner will replace Bloomberg .