Bruce Blakeman, currently running for reelection as Nassau County executive, has a history of seeking public office. In 2009, he sought the Republican nomination for New York City mayor.
During his 2009 mayoral campaign, Blakeman ran an ad claiming "I'm one of you" to residents of the five boroughs, stating "Bruce Blakeman is running for mayor! Bruce Blakeman grew up on the border of Queens and lives in Manhattan!”
Bruce Blakeman's qualifications and experience are as follows: he was a busboy, dishwasher, bartender, garbageman, janitor, bouncer, teacher, lawyer, councilman, legislator, commissioner and businessman.
However, fact-checking reveals that Valley Stream, where Blakeman is from, is located in one of the most western parts of Nassau County, on the border of New York City.
Author's summary: Blakeman's past campaign reveals contrasting profiles.