Am News Liking Mike

A couple of readers recommend listening to this morning’s Brian Lehrer show (listen here), in which host and write-in fav

A couple of readers recommend listening to this morning’s Brian Lehrer show (listen here), in which host and write-in fav Lehrer asked Amsterdam News publisher Wilbert Tatum about Mike’s refusal to debate in Harlem.

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Tatum, to the surprise of many, backed the Mayor, and seemed to telegraph an endorsement.

Then Am News executive editor Jamal Watson called into the show — to argue with his boss and press the Mayor to debate.

Am News Liking Mike