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Obama calls Bloomberg foe a 'friend'

Originally published: October 20, 2009 8:26 PM
Updated: October 20, 2009 9:07 PM
By The Associated Press  SARA KUGLER (Associated Press Writer)

Quick ReadNYC mayor's challenger gets shout-out from Obama during New York City speech, but that's it

NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama was in New York on Tuesday to raise money for national and local Democrats — except the one challenging Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

William Thompson Jr. got a shout-out from Obama during a speech and a quick backstage meeting, but the president saved his time and political power to raise money for a congressional candidate and events benefiting the Democratic...

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