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MAYOR MIKE Crusader.(Briefs)(Michael Bloomberg)(Brief article)

Crain's New York Business, October, 2006

New Yorkers know that Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg (right) is really a Democrat at heart. They regularly witness his left-leaning side in his administration's public health crusades, his affordable-housing rhetoric and the city's campaign against illegal guns. If Mr. Bloomberg really has ambitions to be an independent presidential candidate--as some of his advisers hope, despite his denials--his social activism could balance his GOP label and place him in the middle of the political spectrum.

Here's evidence of Mr. Bloomberg's inner donkey: Environment Mr. Bloomberg recently created an Office of Planning and Long-Term Sustainability, and his Buildings Department is spelling out green construction goals. ... The 20-year solid-waste management plan...

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