Facing a United Challenge, Bloomberg Tacks Left - New York Times

Facing a United Challenge, Bloomberg Tacks Left - New York Times:

"Twice in the last five days, the mayor has opposed President Bush on priorities for Republicans in Washington: On Friday, he came out against Mr. Bush's nomination of John G. Roberts Jr. to be chief justice of the United States, saying that Mr. Roberts's views on abortion were not clear, and yesterday he urged the president to reverse a decision and support paying standard local wages for federally financed reconstruction along the Gulf Coast."