Bloomberg opened his editorial in Bloomberg View by saying his decision was affected by the effect Superstorm Sandy had on New York City. The country, he said, needs a leader who will tackle these issues. In the past, Bloomberg writes, he may have well voted for Mitt Romney, who signed on to a cap-and-trade program in Massachusetts. But the Romney of today has changed his "sensible positions" on that and other issues like immigration, illegal guns, abortion and health care.
Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change, Gay Marriage
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He has joined The Giving Pledge , whereby billionaires pledge to give away at least half of their wealth. He began his career at the securities brokerage Salomon Brothers , before forming his own company in and spending the next twenty years as its chairman and CEO. Bloomberg also served as chair of the board of trustees at his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University , from to Bloomberg served as the th Mayor of New York City , holding office for three consecutive terms, beginning his first in A Democrat before seeking elective office, Bloomberg switched his party registration in to run for mayor as a Republican.
Michael Bloomberg To Advocate Same-Sex Marriage Equality At Mayors' Conference
Bloomberg, the key to good governing is experience as a manager. One key to being a good manager, he says, is assembling a solid team. Another is knowing that running for office and governing require different skills. The billionaire businessman turned politician, who left office in after three terms, has a new lofty goal: Help cities nationwide run more efficiently. Bloomberg, 75, recently spoke with The Times about the effort, the differences between businesses and governments, and, of course, President Trump.
Mayor Michael R. Directly addressing an issue that is roiling the State Legislature in the final weeks of its annual session, Mr. He invoked the riot at the Stonewall Inn in the West Village almost 42 years ago, widely viewed as the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, as an example of the role that New Yorkers can play in shaping history. Bloomberg has no direct control over state legislation, but he wields influence as a generous campaign donor, especially to Republicans, and his decision to repeatedly weigh in on the marriage debate this year suggests that the issue has become a priority for him.