Bill Thompson

How Budget Cuts at the Times Helped Give NYC Bloomberg III

Steven G. Brant | Posted 11.16.2009 | New York


Steven G. Brant

Why weren't Bloomberg's well-known plans for global business news domination a bigger issue in the recent mayoral race? There was a failure of reporting at the Times caused by budget cuts.

The Chickens#@! Self-Centeredness of Anthony Weiner

Dave Hollander | Posted 11.13.2009 | New York


Dave Hollander

When Bill Thompson came within 5 points of beating Bloomberg, the first thing most of us thought was, "Anthony Weiner could've won." We figured he felt bad enough. So why say it?

Thompson Outspends Bloomberg ... in Tennessee

Jarrett Murphy | Posted 11.10.2009 | New York


Jarrett Murphy

Thirty million to repair the Brooklyn Bridge? The mayor spent more than that on television ads. Ten million for fixing Head Start centers? The mayor topped that on campaign consultants.

Our Public Advocate's Public A**-Kissing and Other Tales of Disappoinment

Will Schwartz | Posted 11.09.2009 | New York


Will Schwartz

Within hours of winning their elections, Bill De Blasio, our future public advocate, and John Liu, our comptroller-elect, each demonstrated their own distinct styles of ineptitude.

Bill Thompson To Challenge Kirsten Gillibrand For Senate Seat?

nydailynews.com | Elizabeth Benjamin | Posted 11.09.2009 | New York


Bill Thompson is a man in demand. After his closer-than-expected loss to Mayor Bloomberg, Thompson's name is being floated as a potential candidate...

Frank Rich: White House Doesn't Seem To Understand Public's Wall Street Rage

New York Times | FRANK RICH | Posted 11.07.2009 | Politics


The Obama administration does not seem to understand that this rage, left unaddressed, could consume it. It has pushed aside the entreaties of many --...

You Can't Lend Charisma

Leighann Lord | Posted 11.07.2009 | Politics


Leighann Lord

Maybe Barack didn't campaign harder for Thompson because, deep down, he knew it wouldn't do any good.

Bloomberg's Legacy Is at Risk -- Here's How He Can Save It

John Petro | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York


John Petro

Even during the boom, many New Yorkers saw their wages stagnate while housing prices escalated. Under Bloomberg, New York saw extraordinary growth, but it was far from equitable.

More People Voted For Term Limits Than For Bloomberg

nytimes.com | CLYDE HABERMAN | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York


According to a standard set by one prominent New Yorker, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's re-election ought to be dismissed as inconsequential. That stand...

Thompson Not Bitter About Being Abandoned By Party, May Run Again

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — The Democrat who came within 50,000 votes of unseating billionaire New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is open to running again and said...

The Win That Should Have Been: Holding the DNC Responsible for Tuesday's Loss

Will Schwartz | Posted 11.05.2009 | New York


Will Schwartz

What could have swung this mayoral election into a Thompson win?

One Spin You Won't Hear From Republicans About Tuesday's Election

Andy Ostroy | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Andy Ostroy

What you won't hear the spinners crowing about is the shocking punch to the gut the GOP took in upstate New York's 23rd Congressional District, where a Democrat won for the first time in over 100 years.

Bloomberg's No-Shows

Joyce Purnick | Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


Joyce Purnick

How could everyone have gotten it so wrong? Mayor Bloomberg was supposed to win re-election big. He was supposed to waltz easily, effortlessly back into City Hall with a big fat mandate.

New York Mayor Race: White House Didn't Want To Upset Bloomberg

NY Daily News | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics


Obama campaign veterans are finally admitting that President Obama's lackluster endorsement for New York Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Thompson wa...

What Better Things Should Mayor Bloomberg Have Spent $100 Million On? (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


When all is said and done, Michael Bloomberg is expected to have spent over $100 million to get elected mayor of New York City for a third time. His ...

How Many Polls Does It Take to Screw Up an Election?

Jarrett Murphy | Posted 11.07.2009 | New York


Jarrett Murphy

Eighty-million dollars or more can win a mayoral race, apparently, but it can't beat the spread.

Mayor Bloomberg's Mini-Victory

Dan Collins | Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


Dan Collins

For a normal mortal, Michael Bloomberg's 5-point mayoral win would be a healthy victory. For him, it looks like a desperate scraping of the barrel.

Bill Thompson Concession Speech (VIDEO)

Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


Minutes before Mayor Bloomberg announced his victory, Bill Thompson delivered his concession speech to a disheartened crowd. After a brief surge of...

Michael Bloomberg Victory Speech (VIDEO)

Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


Following Bill Thompson's concession, Mayor Bloomberg delivered his victory speech to a cheering crowd. Comedian Jimmy Fallon lauded the mayor du...

Bill Thompson Loses To Michael Bloomberg In Tight Mayoral Race

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg won a third term as New York mayor Tuesday in a closer-than-expected race against a Democratic challeng...

Why Working Families Are Voting for Bill Thompson

Dan Cantor | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


Dan Cantor

Our current mayor has his own ideas about how New York City should work, but it has become increasingly clear that many New Yorkers are left out of his vision.

Campaign Endgame: Money Talks, Lack Of It Shakes Hands

Jarrett Murphy | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


Jarrett Murphy

If miraculously elected, will Thompson really "fix the economy" simply because some dude on 149th Street asked him too? Of course not. But at least he can't say he wasn't told.

Sad I Ran

Reverend Billy | Posted 10.29.2009 | New York


Reverend Billy

"Corruption" now means "Democracy." "Affordable housing" means "Eviction." And New York City's imitation Greatness is polished.

NYC Mayoral Debate: Bloomberg Gets Aggressive, Thompson Struggles

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 10.28.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — The Democrat aiming to unseat New York City's rich and popular mayor, Michael Bloomberg, struggled to define himself in their final d...

Mayor Bloomberg Breaks Campaign Spending Record With $85.2 Million; 11 Days To Go Until Election Day

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 10.24.2009 | New York


NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has broken his own spending record from four years ago, dropping $85.2 million on his campaign ...