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(297,216 posts)Chief of Acorn, Campaign manager for Bill de Blasio..
"Lewis was an early backer of fellow Brooklynite de Blasios run for mayor when he was trailing in the polls. She supported his runs for City Council and had championed him to become council speaker."
She backed Zepher Teachout over Andrew Cuomo ..
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"That was the message Bertha Lewis, a liberal firebrand and long-time Mayor Bill de Blasio ally, had for the press today long after the mayor made it clear he would be endorsing Gov. Andrew Cuomos re-election bid. Ms. Lewis is backing one of Mr. Cuomos Democratic primary challengers, Zephyr Teachout, and wishes Mr. de Blasio had done the same."
More..
http://observer.com/2014/08/bertha-lewis-irked-after-mayor-endorses-andrew-cuomo/
She wants Hillary for President so "she'd trod out" and "came out of the woodwork".. what egregious insults to a strong independent woman like Bertha Lewis.