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Poll Numbers Look Good For Bill Thompson

Losing to New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg seems to be the best thing that has ever happened to New York Comptroller Bill Thompson. The man who was once the only guy stupid enough to run against Bloomberg and his bottomless wallet has now become a very serious contender for the Senate and Lieutenant Governor thanks to how close he made the election.

Having become a household name after nearly upsetting Bloomberg’s third-term bid despite being outspent 12-1, Thompson is now eyeing a future after his term as Comptroller ends and poll numbers are showing that the Senate race …continue reading

Giuliani Takes Olympics Job, Unlikely to Run For Office

Rudy Giuliani has taken a job as a security consultant for the 2016 Rio Olympics and many believe will now not run for any kind of political office any time soon.

Giuliani, under whom crime rates dropped in New York City while the city was the victim of terrorist attacks twice, will help Rio clean up their streets in time for the Olympics that have just been awarded to them. Rio has an incredibly high rate of violent and non-violent crime, a major worry for leaders as the biggest sporting event in the world makes its way to South America for the …continue reading

Thompson Is Said to Mull a Run Against Gillibrand

City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. made a bid for mayor this year, and is now contemplating challenging Kirsten E. Gillibrand in next year’s primaries, according to the New York Times.

Thompson gained a lot of popularity during his run for mayor, and surprisingly even almost won against Michael Bloomberg. Thompson is now going over several options.

He could challenge the state comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, in the primary election or he could return to the private sector and run for mayor again in 2013.

The primary is only 10 months away, and Thompson is expected to make a decision on any type of …continue reading

Thompson Running For Senate?

As rumors swirl about former New York City Comptroller William Thompson possibly running on Andrew Cuomo’s ticket in the governor’s race, Thompson is considering running on his own for the Senate.

Thompson’s persona grew when he nearly beat seemingly unbeatable incumbent Mayor Mike Bloomberg in the mayoral race despite being vastly outspent by Bloomberg and is now considering running for office again with much better name recognition.

Most recently, reports have surfaced that Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who is planning to challenge Governor David Paterson in the Democratic Primary, wants to have a prominent African-American official to …continue reading

Rudy For Senate?

Rudy Giuliani and Convicted Felon Bernard Kerik

After never-ending speculation about what former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will do after a downright embarrassing presidential bid in which he spent more than $50 million and got only one delegate in the Republican Primaries, it appears that Rudy Giuliani won’t run for governor and will run for the Senate in 2010.

All news sources have reported that Rudy Giuliani will not run for governor of New York (which means that Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s toughest opponent will not be in the race). Instead, it appears that Rudy will be running for the Senate seat that …continue reading

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Poll Numbers Look Good For Bill Thompson

Giuliani Takes Olympics Job, Unlikely to Run For Office

Thompson Is Said to Mull a Run Against Gillibrand

Thompson Running For Senate?

Rudy For Senate?

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