Bloomberg Wants Third Term

Mayor aims to change NYC's term-limits law

By Harry Kimball

Posted Sep 30, 2008 4:10 PM CDT

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Bloomberg Wants Third Term — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg acknowledges the audience after he delivered the commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania. (AP Photo)

New York insiders say Mayor Michael Bloomberg will attempt to change existing laws and run for a third term, the Times reports, with his announcement to come Thursday. After long supporting term limits, Bloomberg, 66, has softened, with the financial crisis seen as a significant motivator. If successful, Bloomberg would be the fourth three-term mayor in modern times.

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