As a one-man economic stimulus plan, Mayor Bloomberg is doing his part. His campaign has spent about $7.5 million of personal funds so far, according to this Times article. Mr. Bloomberg, a billionaire, has now spent more than the city’s campaign finance laws allow Mr. Thompson — or any other challenger accepting public financing — […]
Category: New York City
Mayor Bloomberg’s Campaign
The Times takes note of an apparent element of Mayor Bloomberg’s reelection campaign. As [Bloomberg’s] campaign sought to overpower any candidate considering challenging him, Mr. Bloomberg commissioned a telephone poll last month that spread derogatory information about Representative Anthony D. Weiner, one of the mayor’s possible rivals in the race.
Bloomberg Reelection Campaign
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running for reelection and funding his campaign with personal money, according to this Times report. Aides say that this time around, his spending could easily reach $80 million. But Mr. Bloomberg’s rivals suggest that after shelling out $150 million for his last two elections to introduce himself to New Yorkers, the […]