NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 24: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks with the media at a press conference announcing the New York Islanders’ move to Brooklyn in 2015 at the Barclays Center on October 24, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Credit: Getty Images)
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is endorsing President Barack Obama for re-election, citing his leadership on climate change.
Bloomberg says in an online opinion piece that Hurricane Sandy made the stakes of Tuesday’s presidential election even clearer. He says the climate is changing and that Obama has taken major steps in the right direction.
An independent and former Republican, Bloomberg says GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has reversed course on a number of positions.
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coyote1hell
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:05pmThis Pinko D-Bag, is in the same party as Putin, Castro, and Buh’rack..nothing new here….
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Gold Coin & Economic News
Nov. 1, 2012 at 5:13pmDoes RINO Bloomberg NOT EVEN CARE that Obama is a bald faced liar? Does he not care that 4 Americans died in Libya and Obama is covering it up like no scandal EVER? Bloomberg has never bee a republican. I know he’s an independent now, but how this guy could have ever claimed to be a republican is beyond comprehension. Obama is a liar and Bloomberg doesn’t even care:
http://www.isthatbaloney.com/obama-knew-about-libya-terrorist-embassy-attack-emails-reveal/
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sillyfreshness
Nov. 1, 2012 at 11:47pmMike Bloomberg=leftist, progressive “chosen person” not unlike 90% of who controls our everyday lives and entertainment.
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Richio
Nov. 2, 2012 at 12:52amClearly, both Christi and Bloomberg have had to “play the game”, in order to obtain assistance for their citizens. Remember, this is Chicago politics!
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smallcraftadvisory
Nov. 2, 2012 at 6:01amBloomberg is an authoritarian and endorsed Obama because he is an authoritarian as well. They both love telling people how to live their lives. Read http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/ for fresh political commentary.
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Richio
Nov. 2, 2012 at 8:41amI know Bloomberg is a “nanny-state” Rino, but initially he refused Obama’s request for a photo-op, (probably) because it would be more of a hinderance.However, in Obama-land, ya have to give something to get assistance – everything has a price. “Never waste a good crisis.”
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65Mustang
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:03pmBloomberg is an idiot…he should have been washed out into the Atlantic along with the rest of the trash that makes up the NYC electorate.
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michael48
Nov. 1, 2012 at 5:10pmship him to San Fran..maybe we can clean out the Left Coast as well…
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2ndrevolution
Nov. 1, 2012 at 6:10pmGood one!
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decendentof56
Nov. 1, 2012 at 7:22pmJews for Communism! Idiots!
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ThatsJustCrazyTalk
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:03pmBloomberg has always been a flaming Leftist. This really isn’t news. He tried to prevent prayer at the 9/11 memorial, outlawed what he perceive’s as unhealthy (sugary drinks over 16 oz), he’s a dhimmi interfaither, etc.
Then again, Romney’s not what I would consider a Conservative. We should’ve made the Republican Party pick Santorum. Hopefully, Barry loses and the Republicans still have another Conservative (pray it be Allen West) against Romney in 2016.
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ZAP
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:02pmHow does some one like this become mayor?
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DEFCON4
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:12pmLots and lots of “mullah”…
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rodgerrice
Nov. 1, 2012 at 7:52pmHow did someone like Obama get elected?
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slr4528
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:01pmOh wow,like the people in the battle ground states have a lot in Mormon with the nanny mayor billion dollar globalist. Who is this jerk trying to kid he probably like Al Gordon has billion dollars of investments tied up in green investments.
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JRook
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:05pmthat’s it jason associate the endorsement to the issue you know the group here is irrational about. No doubt Bloomberg, an billionaire and therefor a more intelligent and astute businessman than Romney, approves of many other policies the PRESIDENT is pursuing.
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slr4528
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:13pmJrook-bloomy inherited his wealth…he was born with a billion dollar silver spoon.
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pissantno.10
Nov. 1, 2012 at 8:26pmjrook see if bloomy will give you a buck. of course as lib you probly reach in to the collection plate
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Frodo RinosBane
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:57pmTell me again whe Nanny B is a Republican?
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Gonzo
Nov. 1, 2012 at 5:43pmHe’s not, he quit when Bush was still in office.
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Dushman Kush
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:55pmComrade Bloomberg chooses to endorse the Winner of the Presidential race. Has Chris Christie endorsed our Leader yet? A lot of former “Republicans” are voting early and voting often for our Leader. Was it a “Republican” named Reagan who granted “Amnesty” to millions of illegal aliens and put nearly all the African-American Comrades permanently out of work? Did the Traitor Reagan actually believe the illegal aliens he failed to remove would vote “Republican” even once? Comrades, vote with your best judgment – Vote the straight Democratic ticket!!! Down with “Republican” tyranny and treachery!!! Down with George H.W. Bush and his New World Order!!! Down with George W. Bush and his New World Order!!! Down with the “Republican Party” which turned our sovereignty over to the Rothschild bankers!!! OBAMA 2012!!! VAN JONES 2016!!!
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WarMunger_Al
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:03pmDown with both parties. The parties of sheep and commies. Let man rule himself the way god and our founding fathers intended.
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Zipit
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:25pmThat was funny Duocheman!!!
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barber2
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:42pmDUSH: Vote the straight Anarchy ticket ! Then you can have your much desired REVOLUTION !
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Silversmith
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:54pmCan’t believe this guy is STILL Mayor. What a douche.
Silversmith
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scrudge
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:54pmAh Yes….. he he he… mother nature gave old bloomers… the wack job of n. y……. the big gulp
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Popp40
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:52pmSo if an idiot Democratic Mayor says he supports Obama for President in a forest….does it make a sound?
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ThatsJustCrazyTalk
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:12pmWhen I first read your comment my eyes tricked me (for the better) a little.
You said: “So if an idiot Democratic Mayor says he supports Obama for President in a forest….does it make a sound?”
For some reason when I first scanned your comment I saw, “… does it make a stupid?”
Apropos.
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Popp40
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:29pm@ Thatsjustcrazytalk….actually you make a very valid point….and I like your “stupid” over “sound”….makes a lot more sense.
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floridareader
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:52pmObama said he would slow the raise of he oceans and heal the planet, still under Obama presidency New York has been hit twice by tropical storms.
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Lloyd Drako
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:57pmThere’s another promise Obama broke!
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ClaudeRains
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:52pmThat is shocking.
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Dismayed Veteran
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:51pmGreat job. Millions of taxpayer $ lost in “green” businesses, coal mines shut down, coal power plants shutdown, NG pipeline shutdown, no oil drilling permits. Yep, the big O is on the leading edge.
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Lloyd Drako
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:00pmHealing takes time. Another four years should do it.
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HKS
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:03pmY eh, but his buds made a fortune.
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psadie
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:50pmScientists at NOAA are saying the opposite regarding the storm, fools. I can’t believe that you continue to spew BS info for something that doesn’t exist. GIVE IT UP ALREADY.
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WarMunger_Al
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:06pmClimate change does exist, just not for the reasons and causes these demo-retards push. The only thing in the universe that is constant is change. Of course the climate changes, just like everything else. Adapt and overcome or perish, that is the law of nature.
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Cavallo
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:33pmWar you just don’t understand. If you give up your freedom, and turn all your rights and productivity over to a centrally planned authority, they will control the weather for you. No more hurricanes, no more droughts, no more floods.. just sunshine and spring weather all year round.
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crusaderx9
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:49pmwhen the pressure is on, Blue states develop a yellow streak and go running back to big government…
His new york vote will not change this election…
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Gonzo
Nov. 1, 2012 at 5:48pmGood thing I early voted yesterday. Bloomberg’s endorsement might have coerced me into voting for the godless, bisexual, Marxist from Kenya.
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RIGHTHOOK
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:47pmMoron
http://www.globalclimatescam.com/
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PATTY HENRY
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:54pmYAWN…. Bloomberg here is my shocked face: ((((( )))))) You silly silly man. That’s what they
made up the expression: BFD for.. Whatever, dude ! You and your stupid 16 oz. soda bans… you made your billions, right? Now you want to be a “MASTER CONTROLLER?” sicko psycho.
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progressiveslayer
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:45pmThe Mayor is an idiot who believes in the fraud of man made global warming,he probably believes in Santa clause to.That man is a joke,a progressive pig just like BO and New yorkers vote for this idiot POS? You can have your sodas ADULTS just in prescribed amounts by the idiot mayor.
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Texas Hills Patriot
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:45pmI’ll bet Bloomberg wishes he had a few truckloads of solar panels, or windmills to help New York right now. I’m sure gasoline and coal to create electricity have no use to him.
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repairsea
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:51pmI would love FEMA to send them solar panels and windmills. Should require them in every red cross emergency box.
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jackact
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:45pmMayor McCheese strikes again…
I told you guys many times that Bloomberg has been sucking up to Obama for an ambassador appointment during a 2nd Obama term. Preferably in Bahrain where he could mind his business concerns there.
Under a Romney administration Bloomberg, with all his billions, wouldn’t even get a country club application acceptance from Romney
Self hate sucks.
So does NYC under Bloomberg!
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UnGreen
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:55pmI disagree! I think Romney should offer this dork an ambassadorship in Benghazi.
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UnGreen
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:59pmMaybe ambassadorship to Benghazi!
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bandi9
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:42pmnow most of NY will hate Bllomberg because of Sandy, so perfect!
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HKS
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:42pmBirds of a feather, you know the rest.
“Remember Benghazi”
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Exrepublisheep
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:42pmRomneys positions have never changed. They’re always what the group in front of him wants to hear.
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2MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:55pmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz……….
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MCON29
Nov. 1, 2012 at 4:09pmEven your MSM is capable of pointing out your Messiah’s flip flopping, sometimes. As for their argument about Romney doing the same, I think the price tag on each sum that up.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/11/obama-biden-now-sing-different-tune-on-bushs-medicare-savings/
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welovetheUSA
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:41pmThey belong to the same club………do as I say..Not as I do.
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QuincySmith
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:40pm“An independent and former Republican, Bloomberg says GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has reversed course on a number of positions.” ~~~ The last I heard, hizzonor backed Romney. The pea brain chose the least important issue to base his decision: WAKE UP, New Yorkers!
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DOra Glasberg
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:44pmWe are up.
And voting for Obama
Th this day, I don’t know if Mittens was against the auto bailout or for it.
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toiletclogga
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:50pmHe was for a structured bankruptcy. He said so. You have to shut your hole once in awhile, and listen!
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conservababe2
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:53pmFunny how they always call Gloomturd an independent former Republican neglecting to mention that until 2001 he was a lifelong democrat opportunist who only changed affiliation to obtain the mayoral nomination. And regardless of what label he chooses he was is and always will be a liberal progressive
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Redwing1
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:55pmHey Dora the explorer…..
Navy Seal: “We are under attack, send help.”
Obama: “Sorry dude, gotta go to Vegas to raise money, even though I told people not to go to Vegas.”
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The-Monk
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:56pmThanks not your friends are saying Dora…
“7 Days Until Election Day And The Chicago Black Community Has A Message For Obama”
http://freedomgraffiti.com/2012/10/30/chicagos-message-to-obama/
I feel your pain. I’ve known and counseled many libs that were about to explode with all the pent-up anger they felt for their side and themselves. Don’t worry… after your obvious upcoming mental breakdown we on the right will be here for you. It’s only a matter of time and time is running out for you based on the progression of you posts.
Yep, seen it many times. You’ll be a Republican in no time. Just keep up the hate. You know, just like Darth Vader. He turned and so….. will…… you……. Here’s a nice happy face for you. : )
Just look in the mirror….. you’re toast.
New polls that include the Independent vote show Romney ahead +19. Need a hanky Dora?
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tiredofbeingtired
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:56pmyour not up or you’d know the answer to that,
“Th this day, I don’t know if Mittens was against the auto bailout or for it.”
but then again you have no clue what a bailout is or structured bankruptcy.
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2MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:59pmDora: I’m still laughing at that hilarious comment you made about Trump’s hair. The originality, the comic genius, oh man, my side hurts from laughing so hard. Please tell us, how did you ever come up with the idea to make fun of Trump’s hair? Surely you are a professional comedian. I see an Emmy, an Oscar, a Nobel Prize in your future.
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QuincySmith
Nov. 1, 2012 at 5:46pmSorry, Dora, that you can’t follow what the candidates say. You’re still asleep.
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kickagrandma
Nov. 1, 2012 at 3:39pmbloomberg is a sold-out sack of…. oh, never mind.
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