Bill Thompson continues to drive home the message that he’s more in touch with regular New Yorkers than his mayoral rival. According to an aide, Michael Bloomberg “may live in a different world.”
One day after Forbes named Bloomberg the richest New Yorker, Thompson’s campaign manager sent out this message to supporters:
“During these tough economic times, services like affordable health care and quality education are more important than ever.
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Meanwhile, Mayor Bloomberg is singing an entirely different tune. Just last week he rejected the concerns of those protesting service cuts, saying that “deep down inside, I assume, they understand we live in a different world.

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