Michael Bloomberg
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Bloomberg race unexpectedly close...Bloomberg to 48 percent for Thompson, with 58 percent of precincts reporting. NBC News called the race for Bloomberg but shortly thereafter took back its call. The New York Times was still reporting "Bloomberg Projected to Win 3rd Term" on... In this article: Michael Bloomberg, William Thompson Jr., Barack Obama, New York, Thomas Menino, Boston, Maine, Adobe Flash Player, and The Politico |
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mediabistro.com: TVNewser | November 04, 2009
Bloomberg Race Called, Retracted by MSNBC, Others
...York City mayor's race for Michael Bloomberg last night. At 9:39pmET, Rachel Maddow, hosting on MSNBC said, "NBC News can project Michael Bloomberg was re-elected mayor of New York City. He's the projected winner having spent in excess of $100...
In this article: Rachel Maddow, Msnbc, New York City, NBC News, and WNYC Radio
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TIME | November 03, 2009
Bloomberg in a Squeaker
...time - as it still is - the company was held in a blind trust). The race was so close in New York that NBC News, after calling the race for Bloomberg, had to retract its call. It wasn't until more than 96% of the vote was in that the...
In this article: Bloomberg News, New York City, Chris Christie, Goldman Sachs, Jon Corzine, and Wall Street
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MSNBC.com | May 01, 2008
Bloomberg praises Obama on gas tax - First Read - msnbc.com
Bloomberg praises Obama on gas tax - First Read - msnbc.com First Read is an analysis of the day's political news, from the NBC News political unit. First Read is updated throughout the day, so check back often. Bloomberg praises Obama on...
In this article: Barack Obama, Tax, Rev Wright, John McCain, Inflation, and Surgery
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Gothamist | November 03, 2009
2009 NYC Election: Bloomberg Wins 3rd Term By Small Margin
...(the Village Voice's Wayne Barrett deemed Thompson's effort "lame"). Update 11:07 p.m. : The AP has also called the race for Bloomberg. As for the supposed concession (as reported by NBC News) that Thompson made to Bloomberg......
In this article: New York City, Village Voice, The New York Times, NBC News, and Al Gore
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Observer.com - All Articles | September 21, 2008
Bloomberg Jokes He'd Like To Take Over as Moderator of 'Meet The Press'; Brokaw Not Amused The New York Observer
...Press to talk about the financial crisis on Wall Street. At one point, interim moderator Tom Brokaw asked Mr. Bloomberg about the possibility of running for a third term in New York. With a slight smile on his face, Mr. Bloomberg tried to...
In this article: Tom Brokaw, Meet the Press, E mail, Anxiety, Tim Russert, Wall Street, Washington, D.C., and New York
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Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is the current Mayor of New York City. He was listed as the eighth-richest American, with a net worth of US $16 billion, in the Forbes 400 on September 17, 2008, making him the richest resident of New York City, ahead of David H. Koch. He is the founder and 88% owner of Bloomberg L.P., a financial software services company.
A lifelong Democrat before seeking elective office, Bloomberg switched his registration in 2001 and ran for mayor as a Republican, winning the election that year and a second term in 2005. He was frequently mentioned as a possible independent candidate for the 2008 presidential election and fueled that speculation when he left the Republican Party in June 2007 to become an independent. There was also speculation that he would run as a vice-presidential candidate. Bloomberg did not, however, seek the presidency nor was he selected as a running mate by any of the presidential candidates.
In the fall of 2008, Bloomberg successfully campaigned for an amendment to New York City's term limits law, in order to allow him to run for a third term in 2009. On September 30, 2008, reports emerged that Bloomberg was seeking to amend the law, and on October 2, 2008, he announced plans to request the removal or extension of term limits for elected officials. On October 23, 2008 the New York City Council voted in favor of extending the term limit for elected officials to three consecutive four-year terms, thus allowing both Bloomberg and other council members to run for office again. During the amendment campaign, Bloomberg's administration requested the support of certain nonprofit groups, which attracted some criticism because these groups have received threats from the mayor in the past.
- Birth Date:
- February 14, 1942
- Birthplace:
- Brighton, Massachusetts
- Religion:
- Jewish
- Residence:
- Upper East Side, New York City
- University Attended:
- Political party:
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- Independent (2007-present)
- Republican (2001–2007)
- Democratic (until 2001)
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