The Times reports on the bloody obvious, “Bloomberg Wields His Wallet to Push His Agenda“:
“When he’s not busy running city government, sparring with Albany lawmakers or jetting to the tropics, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has been known to hold a good fund-raiser … In recent weeks, the parade of politicians has included … Daniel M. Donovan Jr., a Republican candidate for state attorney general …”
Not to mention the $37,800 personal donation Bloomberg made to Donovan’s campaign at the beginning of the month.
Why would Mayor Mike be so generous with his money?
“… The candidates, who typically leave with a promised $2,300 check from the mayor (the federal limit) and pledges from other invited guests, represent a range of ideologies, but share the mayor’s views on issues like gun control … In using his power as a political fund-raiser, Mr. Bloomberg is attempting to kick-start his third-term agenda by accelerating change in Albany and Washington …”
I’m sure this had absolutely nothing with Donovan going to Albany last month and standing next to one of his political rivals to promote microstamping.