NY mayor Bloomberg spends fortune on moderate and middle of the road candidates during his tenure

NY mayor Bloomberg to spend millions on candidates

AFP – Mayor Michael Bloomberg is reaching into his very, very deep pockets to spend millions in the election home stretch on candidates — Republican and Democrat, alike — he feels will do the US good. Bloomberg, whose personal wealth is estimated at $25 billion, said he will pony up at least $10 million.

The billionaire New York mayor pledges to shell $10 to $15 million out of his own pocket to support moderate candidates, regardless of party. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles