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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Bill Thompson

Bill Thompson stories: 2 news summaries

 Bloomberg Squeaker  
 Embarrasses Obama, Dems   

Many bemoan tepid support of Thompson

Nov 4, 09 9:56 AM CST
(Newser) - No one thought Bill Thompson had a prayer against Michael Bloomberg—no one, that is, except voters. Bloomberg did indeed win yesterday, but it was a moral defeat for the mayor, who spent $90 million and won by just 5%. And it’s an even bigger embarrassment for Democrats, who... More »

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Barack Obama • New York City • Michael Bloomberg • Democrat • Bill Thompson • mayoral race • Election 09

(Newser) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has already spent $18.7 million in his bid for a third term, outpacing his own 2005 campaign by 55%, the New York Daily News reports. The billionaire's three main competitors have spent a combined total of about $2.5 million, with controller William... More »

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New York City • advertising • Michael Bloomberg • campaign funds • mayor • billionaire • spending • Bill Thompson

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