WORD Senior Editor Jonathan Mena, far left. Former WORD Senior Editor Daniel Allen, sitting to right of Thompson.
From a November 1, 2007, WORD article: When asked by WORD senior editor and senior producer Jonathan Mena if his motivation for convening with young reporters was linked to a mayoral bid, Thompson replied, jokingly, “Who told you I was running for mayor?†Articles in several news/magazine publications, however, described him as a strong contender for the 2009 mayoral contest.
So, Thompson’s office was recently emailed a request for another meeting with the WORD.