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City Comptroller William Thompson's campaign events can be sparsely attended. But on Thursday, a crush of reporters were at the ready to capture the Democratic nominee walking alongside one of the last high-ranking Democrats to get off the fence and endorse his candidacy.

"I am pleased and proud to support him for mayor of this great city," said State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

The appearance, however, may have more to do with Cuomo's political plans than with Thompson's bid. Cuomo is thought to be eyeing a run for governor next year, but wouldn't engage in such talk on Thursday.

"Let's support Bill here for the mayor's race. Next year, we'll talk about next year," Cuomo said.

Thompson started his morning early and spoke to Hispanic clergy along with State Senator Ruben Diaz Senior at his church. Diaz Sr., who opposes gay marriage and abortion, says he may not agree with Thompson on some issues, but is nevertheless supporting him over the mayor.

While Thompson has been busy shaking as many hands as he can before Election Day, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been much less visible on the campaign trail.

He declined to attend a candidate forum on poverty, hunger and homelessness. He also hasn't taken questions from reporters all week.

"Well I think that you'll probably continue to ask him questions about closing the budget gap, and things that he's refused to answer," Thompson said. "You're probably going to ask him about the questions that have come up about firehouses that he will close after the election."

Bloomberg's only campaign event Thursday was a quick pep talk with volunteers, where he made it clear he isn't taking anything for granted.

"Calling, knocking, giving out literature. Convincing your friends and when they say, 'Yeah, I'm going to vote.' You've got to convince them. You've got to explain to them that no matter what the polls say or what anyone thinks, the only thing that matters is what happens on November 3," Bloomberg said.