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NYC Public School Parents: Bloomberg's Criticism of Court Damaging to Any Future in Politics - Wall St. Journal



Bloomberg's Criticism of Court Damaging to Any Future in Politics - Wall St. Journal

Mike Bloomberg's bitterness at the unanimous NY State Appellate Court decision finding he broke the law in closing 19 schools is hardly surprising. But further coverage by the Wall Street Journal coverage explains how Bloomberg's extremist argument is damaging the reputation of the man who once sought the White House:

The mayor's remarks—denouncing a unanimous appellate court ruling that prevents his administration from closing the schools—offer a provocative glimpse at Mr. Bloomberg's perspective on the role of the judiciary and would undoubtedly be a lightning rod if he launched a bid for president.
Mr. Bloomberg, 68 years old, contemplated a White House bid in 2008 and there is widespread