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Populism pays: The Economist

BILL DE BLASIO, New York’s public advocate, won more votes than any of his rivals in the Democratic primary for the mayor’s job on September 10th. It is not yet clear if Mr de Blasio has enough votes to avoid a run-off: he needs 40%.

Weiner issues nasty farewell to press after placing fifth in NYC mayoral race

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Scandal-ridden former congressman Anthony Weiner finished fifth among Democrats in the New York City mayoral race. Terrell Brown reports on the embattled candidate’s often bizarre campaign.