Comments on: Bloomberg approval rating takes a hit

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:37:05 +0000

bloomberg another ceo is just like all the rest of them power hungry people who do not represent the people if anything they act as dictators. obama ran on change platform and according to who ihe is picking for his cabinet just doesn't make sense, its bill clinton all over again, is this change? terribly disappointed i miss the american we all loved and cherrished.

By: Michael M, Phoenix AZ

Michael M, Phoenix AZ — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:19:02 +0000

What an idiot! Rich, but still an idiot. Best thing the NY voters can do is NOT re-elect him for a third term.

By: Willy Brown

Willy Brown — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:52:06 +0000

They guy is a RINO

By: Pat Pa.

Pat Pa. — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:37:47 +0000

The solution is simple !

Since some people like him and think he is doing a good job, let them vote for him.

Since some people don't like him and think he is not doing a good job, they should not vote for him.

See who wins.

BTW-Was Rudy G. all that good ? NOT !

By: jrzshor

jrzshor — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:24:45 +0000

so what is the difference between russian leader being voted in time after time and an american one? russia is just colder.

By: Christopher Gilliard

Christopher Gilliard — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:17:28 +0000

All hail the new king of New York!!!! Who says money can't buy everything?

By: sophia nyc

sophia nyc — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:02:30 +0000

I don't like what he did but I can't vote a democratic mayor since I own businesses in the city.

By: Sherylanne

Sherylanne — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:53:11 +0000

Thank G*d I live in a section of NYS where Bloomberg is not my problem.

By: Mickie

Mickie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:16 +0000

People don't like someone changing the rules just to suit their political ambitions. There is a reason for term limits and I believe all elected offices should have a term limit. These freeloading politicians who make a career out of bilking the people and giving themselves raise and raise while the people struggle, should be sent packing after 2 terms.

By: Fred "The Hammer" Williams

Fred "The Hammer" Williams — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:44:11 +0000

Bloomberg is a smart guy and appears to have been effective but in a city of 8 million people, I'm sure there are other smart guys ( or gals) that could do a really good job of leading NYC.

It is the height of egotistical behavior for Bloomberg to think that only he is capable of leading New York City and it sends the entirely wrong message to give him 3 terms....

Heck the nation is more important than the country ... Clinton was a pretty good president .... should we have given him three terms?

Barack is a genius compared to Bush or McCain ... should we give him 3 terms?

Have some principles people ... please!

By: EVERYMAN

EVERYMAN — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:42:16 +0000

GOOD. He's a schmuck!

By: JuanM

JuanM — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:41:53 +0000

Of course it took a hit. he lied to NYC. He told them he will reduce taxes, then after the election he told them.."Uh..ain't goin to happen." More change we can believe in I guess.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:39:27 +0000

It seems this guy thinks he is bigger than the office!

Bloomberg get the Bleep OUT! He is becoming to powerful! We do not need another power hungry greed monger in office.

By: NC Steve

NC Steve — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:34:40 +0000

I am sure that if "W" had a republican congress, he would like to have tried changing the term limits to continue fighting the war in Iraq.

By: scootch

scootch — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:31:21 +0000

The third term ability is irrelevent. Mayor Bloomberg will still have to campaign like everyone else. Let the voters decide then.

By: Larry of Boston

Larry of Boston — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:24:32 +0000

Why not everything else has gone down in New York

By: laura

laura — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:21:27 +0000

Looks like Boss Tweed is back.

By: shel, Seattle

shel, Seattle — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:11:07 +0000

Power corrupts.

By: Just another CNN poster

Just another CNN poster — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:02:41 +0000

Liberalshateamerica:

In your last post you complained about more welfare under the Clinton years. You have the wrong, the welfare rolls under the Clinton administration were reduced to 20 year low.

They have exploded under both Bush administrations. If you want to complain about something, at least be truthful instead of making up falsehoods just so you can complain according to the Republican Doctrine.

By: Kiah G.

Kiah G. — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:56:51 +0000

Blah blah blah, reelect him or get over it NY'ers!

By: EW

EW — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:55:57 +0000

Bloomberg is doing a good job?? HAHAHAHAHA! If you mean he's doing a good job at wasting taxpayer's money on frivilous lawsuits, increasing crime, increasing homeless rates and ignoring the voters, then yes he is doing a good job at those things.

By: Karl

Karl — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:55:38 +0000

Using City Council to overturn the vote of the public he serves seemed like such a win-win situation.

Approval rating sinking? No!

Of course, it is going to do down. Even a one-minded me, me, me billionaire mayor of New York must understand that. No?

By: TrueIndependent

TrueIndependent — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:52:58 +0000

Power Corrupts. Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

By: ToughTime

ToughTime — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:51:57 +0000

Bloomberg still needs to be voted for the third term. It means he is confident he will win and this means New Yorkers trust him and approve him as a mayor. There are always naysayers and blah and blah. When the economy is in such disarray doesn't it make sense for a business oriented person to run the city! Just look at the early 90s and see how horrible the city was when Mayor Dinkins (not business oriented at all) ran the show. One great thing about Bloomberg is that he gets to the root of a problem and will try to cure it (even if he doesn't have the cure) by cutting all the red tapes. Most politicians will have to play politics before they can anything done. New York City is in a tough crossroad and needs a decisive leader that does not need to worry about his future career!

By: David

David — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:51:46 +0000

Why should anyone approve of someone trying to overturn term limits. Enough of career politicians. Vladimir Putin Junior.

By: Retired Veteran from New York City, NY

Retired Veteran from New York City, NY — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:49:09 +0000

Bloomberg and the clowns in the City Council that voted to extend the term limit will be defeated in the next election in shame. Just because he has money that mean He's the only one qualified to run, what if Guliani done the same thing, Bloomberg will never has the chance to be the Mayor of NY. I am waiting for next November, I will vote them out.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:46:32 +0000

I voted – twice – for the term limits in New York. Don't understand how the City Council can negate two ballot initiatives.

Bloomberg's ego has grown with the number of years as NYC's Mayor. Does he think he's the only person who can "save" New York City? He's starting to sound like Giuliani in December of 2001.

By: Get over it

Get over it — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:39:10 +0000

His city is bankrupt and going down the toilet and he still has a possitive approval rating ????

By: Haejae Lee

Haejae Lee — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:37:30 +0000

Bloomberg under estimated the public. What an arrogance. In his world and a lot of others' money buys everything. Not me. I will never vote for him again.

By: Observer

Observer — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:35:03 +0000

Tom, you are an excellent proofreader and a comedian too. CNN should employ you.

By: sg

sg — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:34:10 +0000

New Yorker's should demand he limit his term to 8 years. The arrogance!

By: Intellectual

Intellectual — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:27:17 +0000

This is quite simply an illustration of a Napoleonic complex. Refusing to fade away into the sunset is a sign of not knowing when to step out of the limelight gracefully. The voters of new york will give him his walking papers Many qualified individuals can perform the job of mayor,

By: tcaudilllg

tcaudilllg — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:26:35 +0000

Would someone show me the difference between this guy and Vladimir Putin?

By: Over Here

Over Here — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:26:32 +0000

I'm Back!!!

Get Over it!!

By: ndidi-longbeach

ndidi-longbeach — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:26:28 +0000

power corrupts.absolute power corrupts absolutely. mayor bloomberg should be ashamed of himself for wanting to change the laws to benefit him. You've had your two terms..by God let someone else have theirs..gosh!!

By: Over Here

Over Here — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:24:45 +0000

Hey YOU!! You, the one reading these posts before they are "allowed" to be seen by us the public ( you know, the reason you even have a job). You might want to try working at McDonald's instead. Seeing as you post the most "simple minded" comments (because those are the one's you understand), and won't post any thought provoking comments (because they are above your pay grade), atleast at McDonald's you'll get to wear a cool Headset!!

By: Over Here

Over Here — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:21:34 +0000

By: Wilson, Seattle

Wilson, Seattle — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:09:26 +0000

"Due to the market collapse Bloomberg declares marshal law in New York, abolishing term limits and writ of hebeas corpus."

I like Bloomberg, but you have to admit, it sounds a little Nero-esque.

By: Candy Canes

Candy Canes — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:09:00 +0000

Bloomberg is awesome. I know, I'm a New Yorker.

By: PragmaTexan

PragmaTexan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:08:03 +0000

Bloomberg is going to go the way of all GOP lately!!

Bye, bye!!!!!!

By: Stacy from Loudoun County VA

Stacy from Loudoun County VA — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:03:44 +0000

Mayor Bloomberg, oh ye despot o' fiefdom New York, your serfs must be heard and they demand you comply with the charters and laws of the land.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:03:41 +0000

As a New Yorker I supported Mayor Bloomberg, that is until he LIED and changed the law.

As little as 6 months ago, he stated on local tv that he had no intrest in running for a 3rd term. Then all of a sudden he backtracked and changed his mind once his team thought they majority of the city would swallow it.

It created a bigger controversy than they thought and I think his opponents in next year's race (Bill Thompson) & (Anthony Weiner) will use is on air statements against him, if they're smart.

It smacks of arrogance to change the law to suit your own purpose, and have the city's elite behind you. The problem with that is they don't make up the majority of the vote, and that's what will probably do him in.

By: John, Brooklyn, New York

John, Brooklyn, New York — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:57:19 +0000

I agree that Bloomberg should be tapped as Sec. of Commerce. As for his rationale that the economic crisis justifies the elimination of term limits – we New Yorkers aren't buying it. Whether you agree with term lmiits or not, a national crisis (or, for that matter, city crisis) is NEVER adequate justification for changing our electoral processes.

After all, we've just completed a presidential election where the current incumbent cannot run again because of term limits. Using Bloomberg's logic, by virtue of our two simulataneous wars, our financial crisis, the auto industry meltdown, etc., we should have been prepared to quickly change our constitution to keep the current commander-in-chief in power. Frankly, I think that there are very few Americans – whether Democrat, Republican, or Independent – would favor that option.

By: some guy

some guy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:52:12 +0000

I hope he doesn't get a third term. New Yorkers please be smart and get rid of him.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:51:37 +0000

Politicians in NY are the reason I am a FORMER New Yorker, and I see no evidence that Bloomberg is any different. Their feelings of entitlement run rampant throught the state. Useless.

By: No Hillary = No Obama

No Hillary = No Obama — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:46:42 +0000

Arrogance comes in many forms.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:46:24 +0000

Maybe he, and his fist, could give the city the billions of dollars in his bank accounts. No more crisis, and he can leave office having done at least ONE thing right...
Why do the mayors of this city, past and present, seem to think their importance is on par with that of, let's say, the President of the United States?
Maybe Sarah, plain and short, could run against you. NYC has more voters in a 10 square mile radius than her entire STATE. She'd be drunk with power...

By: Kina, NYC

Kina, NYC — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:38:52 +0000

if anyone of u in here think Mayor Bloomberg changing the term limit is a good thing, then u r living in a fool's paradise...okay, let me get this straight...he was mayor when wall street crashed, and didn't see it coming, right?...but now he can use his expertise to help the city recover?...how?...why cldn't the mayor save us all the trouble by using any such expertise to prevent the financial situation from happening?...i hope New Yorkers wake up nxt during the election, like we did in this yr's general elections.

Kina.

By: Get Real

Get Real — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:36:19 +0000

Just don't vote for sorry you know what Guliani...

By: Dana from NY

Dana from NY — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:34:35 +0000

Bloomberg has lost my respect... lets see, 7 years later and the WTC is still a pile of rubble! He claims the city has no money yet every rate and fair in the city along with taxes has gone up! Now he wants to have 3rd term and because he has a lot of friends and a lot of money he can do it... sounds like a mayoral dictatorship to me!
He has made a lot of promises and not followed through on most... he was elected because people thought a smart money man like bloomberg could set NYC on the right track financially...so much for that!
But it really burns all NYC residents to see a gaping hole 7 years after 9/11- with no hopes for it being anything more than that anytime soon. Millions of dollars wasted thus far with nothing to show for it. The city spent millions of dollars to draft designs about 5 years ago...and because of beaurocratic BS there is still nothing- and they want to remove the new security measures b/c they are too expensive... nice!
You know I watch that show Extreme Home makeover- and they can build beautiful big houses in 7 days, sometimes less... but its takes 10 years to get one building done, and we wonder why the American market is in the toilet!