Posted on 12/26/2010 3:55:07 PM PST by onyx
An already known given that this is what was happening....... =.=
This has nothing to do with money or business interests. Instead this is Bloomberg expressing his contempt for the sensibilities of red state America, which is probably quite deep, and polishing his multi-culti cred among the NYC wine and brie crowd. This is how he signals to them — and proves to himself — that he’s a cosmopolitan sophisticate like they are, not some nativist redneck like other Republicans. This is about how he sees himself and how he wants to be seen, which goes deeper than money.
That’s probably true, but I think money is also an issue with Bloomberg. In effect, there is no downside in Bloomberg’s world, a world that is exceedingly insulated - Bloomberg’s feet literally never have to touch the ground of NY.
Ultimately, Bloomberg gets liberal “approval” and makes friends/extends his business ties with the Saudi’s.
Probably right — it’s a “twofer” for him.
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