But it didn't work for Adolph Rudolph, and he had 9/11 behind him.
Bloomberg Called Ready to Announce Third-Term Bid
By MICHAEL BARBARO and DAVID W. CHEN
After months of speculation about his political future, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg plans to announce on Thursday morning that he will seek a third term as mayor, according to three people who have been told of his plans.
The extraordinary move promises to upend New York City’s political world.
Right now, Mr. Bloomberg is barred by law from seeking re-election. But he will propose trying to revise the city’s 15-year-old term limits law, which would otherwise force him and dozens of other elected leaders out of office in 2009, the three people said.
In his announcement, Mr. Bloomberg, a former Wall Street trader and founder of a billion-dollar financial data firm, is expected to argue that the financial crisis unfolding in New York City demands his steady hand and proven business acumen.
The move represents an about-face for Mr. Bloomberg, who has repeatedly said he supports term limits and once called an effort to revise the law “disgusting.” He will apparently try to do so through legislation in the City Council, rather than the ballot box.
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Bloomberg is a fascist
Bloomberg by definition is a fascist. By action, he is a fascist. He believes the people have no say in their government.
There have been two referendums by the people, who decided two terms was enough.
I wish he would go away. He is only better than Giuliani because just about everyone is. I hope he can't buy this election, as he's bought every other one, and I hope he's called on all of his land give-aways through "eminent domain" to his fellow rich cronies. He is despicable.
If hating him is wrong, I don't wanna be right..
Bloomberg
Bloomberg the people have spoken exit stage left.