Posts tagged Mike Bloomberg
Jay-Z Performs “Empire State of Mind” at Yankee Parade
Nov 6th
On the steps of city hall, New York born and bred, Jay-Z performed “Empire State of Mind” with the help of Bridget Kelly at the Yankees World Series victory parade in NYC on Friday. Mayor Bloomberg introduced them check out the video:
Sphere: Related ContentWho Says Money Can’t Buy Votes: Mike Bloomberg Wins Third Term as NYC Mayor
Nov 3rd
Here’s the short story:
Mike Bloomberg served two terms and then persuaded the NY City Council to bend the rules that previously restricted mayoral term limits to two terms in office.
Once he received what he deemed a go ahead he used his financial POWER to ridiculously outspend his opponent, Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr.. Bloomberg spent over $90 million of his own money on his campaign efforts to Thompson’s $6 million.
The New York Times, called the race in favor of Bloomberg, “With 17 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Bloomberg was leading Mr. Thompson, 49.2 percent to 47.7 percent.”
Need I say more?
I can’t.
I cannot.
I refuse.
(Pic via NYTimes)
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