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Obama Looks to Balance Vulnerabilities With Veep Choice
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
Obama may pick a vice president with more national security experience.
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New London Mayor Looks to NYC's Bloomberg
Nation & World
- May 5, 2008
Johnson is eying New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg as something of a role model.
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Off-Track Betting Parlors May Close
By Katherine Hobson -
Nation & World
- February 28, 2008
The planned shutdowns may spell the end of an era for New York.
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Morning Buzz: Feb. 28, 2008
News Desk
- February 28, 2008
Fuhgedaboudit. That's the official verdict this morning from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the possibility of a third-party presidential run. In an op-ed in the New York Times, Bloomberg writes: "I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not — and will not be -- a candidate for president. I have watched this campaign unfold, and I am hopeful that the current campaigns can rise to the challenge by offering truly independent leadership."
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Angry Independents Call for Bipartisanship
By Alex Markels -
Nation & World
- January 7, 2008
Oklahoma conclave brings together possible candidate Bloomberg and other middle-roaders.
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Easing Gridlock in Gotham
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- January 3, 2008
What's ahead for New York's radical plan for relieving traffic.
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More Talk About Bloomberg for President
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 31, 2007
A bipartisan group's call for unity prompts new speculation over a Michael Bloomberg ticket.
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Bloomberg: a Reasonable Alternative?
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- November 12, 2007
With the drawbacks for the major party nominees, the New York mayor may be the answer.
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New York City Schools Win $500,000 Broad Prize
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- September 18, 2007
Despite criticisms, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's reforms are showing notably positive results.
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Not the Right Time for a Third-Party Bid
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 23, 2007
Unity08 hopes to use the Web to spark interest in a third-party presidential candidate.
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Bloomberg's 'Rove' Also His Party Guy
Washington Whispers
- June 22, 2007
Kevin Sheekey isn't just New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's political guru pushing him to run for president as an independent. He's also the mayor's image-maker and party guy.
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Who Does Mayor Mike Hurt?
Michael Barone
- June 21, 2007
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has changed his party registration from Republican to Independent, which everyone is taking as a step toward running as a third-party candidate for president. Bloomberg, whose income is said to be about $500 million a year, is capable of self-financing a campaign, and he has very good job ratings as mayor of New York.
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Bloomberg a Long Shot at Best
A Capital View
- June 21, 2007
For those counting on a Mayor Michael Bloomberg's candidacy as a paved road to the White House, hedge your bets and take a deep breath..
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Out Loud
Washington Whispers
- April 29, 2007
"I hope Al Gore enters the race.
I think that would be good for the country.
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