Bloomberg started with nothing, created a new serivce and product called .. the Bloomberg terminal. It is essential for the financial community and that is how he made his money. While not all he does is perfect, he does realize that a good bit of the economy (at least in the northeast) is tied to jobs of all sorts in NYC. He is supportive of that. Maybe the drinks size went too far, but the calories on a fast food menu has caught on in many restaurants -- and it is surprising to see some salad have almostg as many calroies as a Big Mac. Like a good businessman (that is how he got this far), he makes decisions .. and better to make a wrong decision (and notice it and correct it) than no decision at all. And he does not pander to any PACs or special interests.