NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Enters 2020 Presidential Race De Blasio is in the middle of his second term br in office representing America's biggest city. According to his video announcement, br "working people first" is the br main message of de Blasio's campaign. He also said that he "knows how to take on" President Trump, whom he br labeled a "bully." Bill de Blasio, via campaign video De Blasio also listed his accomplishments br since becoming mayor of New York City. This includes raising the minimum wage and reforming the city's healthcare system. The poll adds that three quarters of voters br in the city don't want him to run for president.