Michael Bloomberg

The Democrat turned Republican turned Independent re-registers as a Democrat with 2020 on his mind.

Bloomberg’s running again. And why not?

Finally, something went right for the Democrats in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

As New York suffers through yet another challenging era of ineffective political leadership, it is worthwhile to recall what one leader can accomplish under the most difficult circumstances. 

Harvard’s estimable Joe Nye has argued for decades that an important component of America’s ability to  influence world affairs is soft power -- a culture and values that coopt other nations and makes them want to follow our lead. A notion beloved of liberals who forget that Nye also mentioned the…

Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized pot legalization in recent remarks in Aspen. "This is one of the stupider things that’s happening across our country," said Bloomberg.

Michael Bloomberg expressed interest in buying the New York Times, a new report in New York magazine says. "For years now, it has been speculated in media circles that Mike Bloomberg could be a white knight and save the New York Times. Now it appears he may actually have tried to do it," reads the…

Michael M. Grynbaum of the New York Times reports a court has ruled in favor of individual freedom.  

Former New York City mayor is pledging to spend $50 million this year to push gun control, the New York Times reports. For this and other deeds (such as taking on obesity and smoking), Bloomberg believes he's going to heaven.

Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg met with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations headquarters today for Bloomberg's new role as United Nations special envoy for cities and climate change.  At the photo op, the secretary general was effusive in his praise of Bloomberg, even…

Their betters from both coasts spent big to enlighten the people of Colorado which, east of the Hudson, is considered one of those square states full of primitives who don’t know what is good for them.

Cory Booker is this political season's designated superman.  The stuff of legend.  Kind of guy who hangs out with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.  Does all the cool digital stuff, like tweeting.  (Can you believe it?) A natural.  And so forth.

In its story on yesterday's ballot measure on repeal of a controversial law in Colorado, the Los Angles Times reports: 

Reports surfaced earlier this week that the webpage of Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) appears to have been purchased and hosted by City of New York.

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg claimed this morning on NBC that "We're not banning anything" by implementing new soda restrictions:

A judge ruled today to halt Michael Bloomberg's so called soda ban in New York City. Here's the text of that ruling:

On CBS this morning, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the case that handguns are more deadly than "assault weapons."

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg expressed concern that private jet owners could clog up the city's homeless shelters.

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has pledged to be a "counterweight" to the National Rifle Association. Bloomberg's net worth is estimated at $22 billion.

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg talked about gun control this morning on MSNBC--and the failure of politicians to lead on the issues. 

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg said that there is not "anybody that’s defended the Second Amendment as much as I have." He made the comments in a radio interview.

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg said "We need immediate action" on gun laws in a statement released immediately following the mass shooting in Connecticut.

Matthew Continetti, writing at the Washington Free Beacon:

New York City will start rationing gas tomorrow. Here's the announcement, from mayor's Twitter feed:

The New York Post reports that:

The mayor of New York does not believe that a willing buyer in search of a 32-ounce soft drink and a willing seller of the same should be allowed to make the deal. This, in a city that is famous for deals that involve quite a bit more than a few pints of sugar water and do a whole lot more societal…

Is it possible for New York city Mayor Michael Bloomberg to be considered both a fascist and a national laughingstock? We're about to find out:

The New York Times reports that President Barack Obama and New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg recently had a lunch meeting at the White House:

Kevin WIlliamson: "Obama: Incompetent or Evil?"

Nate Silver: "Romney Looks Strong in South Carolina and Beyond"

Washington Post: "Bloomberg rebukes Obama over collapse of debt talks"

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is a proponent of raising taxes on everyone, criticized President Obama for using theatrics to trumpet his plan to raise taxes on the rich. "The Buffett thing is just theatrics," Bloomberg said this morning on NBC's Meet the Press.

Wall Street Journal: "Two Democrats Survive Recall in Wisconsin"

The ROTC is booming, writes the Los Angeles Times. Not only have several elite schools ended their Vietnam-era bans on the program – with Yale, most recently, establishing the only Naval ROTC program in the entire state of Connecticut on its campus – participation has increased by 27 percent…

We've been here before. Back in mid-2007, the political world was swirling with talk of a third-party presidential run by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. And on this week's Meet the Press, the subject came up once again as David Gregory interviewed Mr. Will-He-Or-Won't-He:

We've been here before. Back in mid-2007, the political world was swirling with talk of a third-party presidential run by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. And on this week's Meet the Press, the subject came up once again as David Gregory interviewed Mr. Will-He-Or-Won't-He:

Jewish money counter Rep. Mike McMahon (NY - 13) has come out against the proposed Ground Zero mosque, according to a statement released by his campaign: