How much is Mayor Bloomberg spending on his reelection campaign? The Times reports. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s campaign for re-election has already burned through nearly $37 million, according to records released Friday, about four times as much as he had spent at this point in 2001 to introduce himself to New York voters.
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Why Weiner Isn’t Running
Rep. Anothony Weiner was considering a run for mayor of New York City. Now he’s not and part of the reason appears to be the money it would take to do so, according to his piece in The Times today. The sad truth for a political candidate without deep pockets is that while money isn’t […]
Bloomberg’s Spending, Shock and Awe
The Times examines Mayor Bloomberg’s spending on his reelection campaign compared to his last run. Mr. Bloomberg’s spending was so lopsided, political consultants said, that it suggested the campaign was focused on securing not just a triumph at the polls in November but a landslide. And The Times editorial page reacts here.