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Will the law permitting Michael Bloomberg to run for a 3rd term be passed before Dec 31st 2008?
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE49M70J20081023
Background:
His second term is up in 2009, and he seems pretty determined to get the law changed to allow him to run for another four year term.
He has broad support among City Council members, business leaders and newspaper editorial boards, with The New York Times having already published an editorial calling for term limits to be abolished. The New York Post and The Daily News have also endorsed Mr. Bloomberg’s bid for a third term.
However, his closest advisors are against it. They have told the mayor that changing the law could sully his legacy as a reform-minded outsider. Other aides have told the mayor that they may not remain for a full third term.
So, will the law be passed before the end of the year?
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source, based on official announcements from the Mayor's office and/or New York City Council.
This will settle as Yes if a new law is passed or a current law is amended to allow Mayor Bloomberg to seek a third term in office.
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Suspend date: Thu 23rd Oct 10:30am PDT Settlement date: Thu 23rd Oct 7:31pm PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 23rd Oct 10:30am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 70%
Action history:
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jenniandboys: show detailsjenniandboys jenniandboys: was: "2008-12-31 23:59:00" 
cheesenips: Please settle as Yes http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE49M70J20081023 
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: Suspended pending settlement onedave: Please settle as 'yes.'
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE49M70J20081023 (market suspended)
destry: http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE49M70J20081023
Suspend date: Thu 23rd Oct 10:30am PDT Settlement date: Thu 23rd Oct 7:31pm PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 23rd Oct 10:30am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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