[Isle of sanity in CA]

Bloomberg is trying to discourage tobacco sales, too. Earlier this year, the city hiked its cigarette tax by more than $1, sending the price of a pack to $7.50 in some places. The city says the increase cut cigarette sales nearly in half.

Does Bloomberg really believe that he has discouraged tobacco sales? He's just discouraged legal tobacco sales within city limits...

These NYC Republicans are a different breed.

[Bonaparte]

"These NYC Republicans are a different breed."

Bloomberg is a liberal. He switched parties for the sole purpose of running for mayor.