De Blasio Gearing Up to Release Nationwide ‘Progressive Agenda’ By Bridget Johnson
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he’s borrowing from the tactics of Newt Gingrich in putting forward a left-wing version of the Contract with America: The Progressive Agenda.It will be unveiled on May 12 on the steps of the Capitol with lawmakers at his side from the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
“The bottom line here is that we are in a moment of history where we need to hear a clear vision for addressing the economic reality. A number of us have put together such a vision that’s going to go right at the question of income and equality, which I think is the crisis of our times,” de Blasio told MSNBC this morning, adding the plan will include “raising the minimum wage, providing the kinds of benefits families need like paid sick leave that are rare for many families.”