Meet the Candidates: Adolfo Carrion

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 11, 2013

Adolfo Carrion, Jr. , former Bronx Borough President and Obama administration alum, former Bronx Borough President and Obama administration alum, now running for NYC mayor with the Independence Party endorsement, talks about his party switch and campaign for mayor.

View the story "Adolfo Carrion on the Brian Lehrer Show" on StorifyAdolfo Carrion on the Brian Lehrer ShowThe former Bronx Borough President discusses his 2013 bid for mayor.Storified by Brian Lehrer· Mon, Mar 11 2013 07:49:41I will be on with @brianlehrer on @wnyc at 10:25 this morning. Tune in to hear how to #MakeItYourCity!Adolfo Carrion, JrOn going from Obama admin to GOP, @AdolfoCarrion cites "NE Republican brand." Fiscal conservative, progressive social http://wny.cc/WZl3iwBrian Lehrer Show.@AdolfoCarrion cites teachers union as example of special interest that can saddle candidates. Says he's independent http://wny.cc/WZl3iwBrian Lehrer ShowLack of voting is a "national security concern" says @AdolfoCarrion. Says Dem party takes for granted electorate, GOP ignores electorate.Brian Lehrer Show.@AdolfoCarrion says he doesn't support stop-and-frisk as it stands. There is "an element of respect that's missing." http://wny.cc/WZl3iwBrian Lehrer ShowOn taking money while BX Boro Prez, @AdolfoCarrion says he did support development projects tied to supporters, but also rejected some.Brian Lehrer Show

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