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November 3, 2009
Beat 360° 11/03/09
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Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg emerges from a voting booth after casting his ballot. (Getty Images)

Have fun with it. We're looking forward to your captions! Make sure to include your name, city, state (or country) so we can post your comment.

UPDATE BEAT 360º WINNERS

Staff:

Marshall Arbitman

"Billionaire Mayor Mike Bloomberg storms out of a voting booth, angry that it's not coin-operated."

Viewer:

John Farley

"That was the most expensive 90 seconds of my life."

_________________________________________________________________________________ Beat 360° Challenge

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Acey Shaw, CA   November 3rd, 2009 5:41 pm ET

AHA!!!! I see those Acorn workers hiding over there!

David Boyd   November 3rd, 2009 5:41 pm ET

Now that this election was purchased.. Time to figure out whats for dinner...

kerichojoy   November 3rd, 2009 5:42 pm ET

I've had it with these elections. Can't they just acclaim me?

Mike Conforti   November 3rd, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Ironically, Michael Bloomberg was also looking forward to his 72nd term as NYC mayor.

Acey Shaw, CA   November 3rd, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg finally emerges when he see's TMZ leaving

Mike Conforti   November 3rd, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Ironically, Michael Bloomberg was also looking forward to his 72nd term as NYC mayor.

Michael Conforti
Long Island, NY

David Canada   November 3rd, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Ok thats it I will not be going back in there to vote again

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   November 3rd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

wow, do not go in that one!

Tony Banks   November 3rd, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Emeryville, CA

I can't believe that, I voted yes for a soft drink tax. I must have too many republican friends.

Jan   November 3rd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Hold it down folks. I am not that great.

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   November 3rd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Okay, dont be alarmed, but I think the machine is broken.

Wyatt Knight - New York   November 3rd, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

-Wyatt Knight

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   November 3rd, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Who's funny idea was it to put a florida sticker on this voting machine?

Dan T, SoCal   November 3rd, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg making sure he will be re-elected by $100 million and 1.

Dom Martinez   November 3rd, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Uhh...maybe we should let this one air out for a little while...

Julie Rems-Smario   November 3rd, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Coming out with flying color RED

DAN, Mississauga Ontario   November 3rd, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Hey, this outhouse doesn't have a toilet.

danny   November 3rd, 2009 5:50 pm ET

So you thought I was going to disappear in there but surprise i'm back for another term

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   November 3rd, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg, leaving the voting booth, thankful to Al Gore for inventing it!

Vernard Mercader - WA   November 3rd, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg emerging from the Halloween Booth of Horrors

Lori - PA   November 3rd, 2009 5:51 pm ET

Hear's Bloomberg the Great.

Brandon K. Millbury, MA   November 3rd, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Alfred is seen emerging from the voting booth after casting his vote for mayor of gotham.

Ryan Provost   November 3rd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

"What? I'm no stranger to competitors in the mayoral elections!"

Ryan Provost
Tilbury, Ontario, Caanda

Kathy Farley   November 3rd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Halloween's over but it's still a frightening time for Republicans.

Lori - PA   November 3rd, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Correction. Here's Bloomberg the Great.

Lori - PA   November 3rd, 2009 5:54 pm ET

No one can know I'm Superman.

Mitchell K Janesville, WI   November 3rd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

" Obama endorsed me. So to you I say...'Pay no attention to the man behind the man behind the curtain.'"

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   November 3rd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

I caste a spell on this machine, a.k.a. I switch the blue wire for the red one so it only votes for me!

Brandon K. Millbury, MA   November 3rd, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Superman has the phone booth, Mayor Man has the voting booth.

Joe, St Louis, MO   November 3rd, 2009 5:56 pm ET

"Where's the hand sanitizer?... Politics is dirty enough without adding in the H1N1 flu scare"

Brett - St. Joseph, Mo.   November 3rd, 2009 5:56 pm ET

"And I thought Halloween was scary."

Linda, Upstate, New York   November 3rd, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Are you ready, New York? One...two...THREE!

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   November 3rd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Someone want to tell me why Hamid Karzai was on the ballot?

Dee, New York   November 3rd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Count Dracula makes an appearance a couple days late.

Dan T, SoCal   November 3rd, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Even I was compelled to vote for Chuck Norris! All bets are off.

DAN, Mississauga Ontario   November 3rd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Anybody got an eraser?

Patrick Boykin Hartsville,SC   November 3rd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

Now, why can't governing New York City be that easy?

Rick de la rosa   November 3rd, 2009 5:59 pm ET

That's it!

Patrick Boykin Hartsville,SC   November 3rd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

I wish being the mayor was that easy.

Mark Garrison   November 3rd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Do NOT go in there for at least ten minutes.

Mark Garrison
Converse, TX

Michael from Richmond, VA   November 3rd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

The call on the field stands!

Gady Mayen - Hamilton, Canada   November 3rd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Republican's are so 2001, and Democrats are so 2008. How about I vote for the Bloomberg Party of one.

Bob Racine, WI   November 3rd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

Mark Henick, New Brunswick, Canada   November 3rd, 2009 6:00 pm ET

"I wouldn't go in there if I were you."

Dave   November 3rd, 2009 6:01 pm ET

With term limits extended, I'm safe!

Roe Vogeney, Westhampton, NY   November 3rd, 2009 6:01 pm ET

.."This isn't as easy as it looks...I had to think hard about who to vote for for Mayor...I hope I pushed the right lever....

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 3rd, 2009 6:01 pm ET

I own this town.

Dan T, SoCal   November 3rd, 2009 6:03 pm ET

I just saw Karzai on the ballot! All bets are off.

John Farley   November 3rd, 2009 6:03 pm ET

That was the most expensive 90 seconds of my life.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   November 3rd, 2009 6:03 pm ET

WIll the owner of a Rolls Royce with The license plate " I OWN NY" please exit the voting booth, your car it is double parked.

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 3rd, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Peekaboo! I see you!

Brendan Crotty, Bay Area   November 3rd, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Somebody said free pizza, so where the heck is it!

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 3rd, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Peek-a-boo!

Craig Monette   November 3rd, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Oh, man... I wouldn't go in there.. That was BAD.

Amy   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

"Giuliani wasn't even on the ballot! You guys tricked me."

Patrick Boykin Hartsville,SC   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg makes quick work of opponents.

Sharon - Nova Scotia,Canada   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Sorry folks..The H1N1 vaccine supply is gone for today.

Patty A Banks, Palmdale CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Whew...that was really scary in there!

Heather   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

WOO WEE!! You do NOT want to go in there!

DAN, Mississauga Ontario   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Hey guys, come check out the lymerick I wrote on the wall.

JP   November 3rd, 2009 6:07 pm ET

This election is "Safe"

Isabel Siaba, Brazil   November 3rd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Peek-a-boo! I see you!

(Comment of my son 3 years to see this picture of the Beat)

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   November 3rd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

"Just checking for Ewoks on the loose"

Gregory Rockson   November 3rd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

I can't believe i just voted for Bill.

Tim Gibson   November 3rd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Take notes Obama, one must know how to run a business before you can run a nation.

Tim Gibson
San Diego, CA

Beverly Walkup   November 3rd, 2009 6:08 pm ET

I declare this election over–you all can go home now (victor WV)

Dave, Pittsburgh, PA   November 3rd, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

Lasha   November 3rd, 2009 6:09 pm ET

I have to be THIS tall to vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fadie   November 3rd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Wait a minute hold on. How did Obama get to be on this ballot??

Arlo Cansino, Belize   November 3rd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

I suggest you wait 45 minutes before going in there, whew!!

Lasha   November 3rd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

I have to be THIS tall to vote!!!!!!!!!!

Lasha
Mississauga, Ontario Canada

Penny, Ohio   November 3rd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Bloomberg signals the Yankees are a safe bet to win the election...errr....World Series.

Gordon P. Hemsley   November 3rd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Did you know there are still people running against me?

Gordon P. Hemsley
Long Beach, NY

Virginia Weiss   November 3rd, 2009 6:10 pm ET

"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!"

Acey Shaw, CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Wow....2009, and we're still voting in tents!

Nick Richberg   November 3rd, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Don't worry, everyone, The New York Times said I should be allowed to vote as many times as I want to.

Charlotte, California   November 3rd, 2009 6:15 pm ET

I have not been re-elected, yet. But you know as well as I that I am a shoo in.

Persiphone Hellecat   November 3rd, 2009 6:17 pm ET

I just won my third term. Who do i make this check payable to?

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Can someone help me pull that lever down?

Tiana   November 3rd, 2009 6:18 pm ET

I do the voting, I make the swoosh noises!

Lisa A - Benson, NC   November 3rd, 2009 6:19 pm ET

While running for mayor once again, Mayor Blumberg practices his 'safe' sign in case he needs to work the Yankee game this week!

Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Can someone get Joe the plummer, its over-flowing in here!

alicenyc   November 3rd, 2009 6:20 pm ET

" the rest of you can go home, I got this in the bag"..

Jillian from Annapolis, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg: "Hold your questions, I won't reveal who I voted for."

Craig in NorCal   November 3rd, 2009 6:21 pm ET

OK – that's funny guys...but please take "Palin" off before someone really thinks she's one of the candidates.

Franklin Akinkunmi   November 3rd, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Ooops! Wrong booth...72nd term?..
Where's the 3rd term booth.

Franklin
Fresh Meadows,NY

Lisa A - Benson, NC   November 3rd, 2009 6:22 pm ET

OOPS that should be "Mayor Bloomberg practices his 'safe' sign in case he needs to work the Yankee game this week"

DAN, Mississauga Ontario   November 3rd, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Is there an ATM around here, 'cause I could use a few more votes.

Alonzo   November 3rd, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Stand back!! (that goes for you, too, Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye): I Run This Town!

Vivien D Wolsk, PhD. NYC   November 3rd, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Everyone who votes for me gets box seats for the World Series.

Michelle Wood   November 3rd, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Michelle Wood
Warsaw, Indiana

No not your 72nd Birthday Celebration Mr. Bloomberg, it is your voting district!

Alonzo (St. Louis, Mo)   November 3rd, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Stand back!!! (that goes for you, too, Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye) I Run This Town!

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   November 3rd, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!

Greg Myers,Houston TX   November 3rd, 2009 6:28 pm ET

I'm safe at home,but the jury is still out on the Yankees.

John Farley   November 3rd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

I wish I just could have texted from the Bahamas like I do for American Idol.

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   November 3rd, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Who dares to question me, the all mighty Oz, I mean Mayor?

steve- virginia beach, va   November 3rd, 2009 6:30 pm ET

I can't do the moonwalk but watch this.

Stacy Kopper   November 3rd, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg emerges from NY's antiquated voting booth and wonders why the voters just can't call it in like American Idol.

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Hey..let's face it, already. What would New York be without me?

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   November 3rd, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Did the buses arrive yet with voters registered by ACORN?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 3rd, 2009 6:31 pm ET

I told you to play the Johnny Carson Tonight show theme song when I came threw the curtain.

Jack in Bali, Indonesia   November 3rd, 2009 6:32 pm ET

I hereby pledge to provide the City of New York with the best government money can buy.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Sashay: The Musical.

Gordon (Fort Myers, Florida)   November 3rd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

Hey, what's up? This thing doesn't take cash!

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 3rd, 2009 6:33 pm ET

I did my song, now for my dance.

Kevin , Lansdowne PA   November 3rd, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Demonstrating his lack of opinion on any major issue, Mayor Bloomberg exited the booth walking the balance beam all the way out of the buildinjg.

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Step back! Do you know who I am? Huh? Well, do'ya?

Mary (Farmington Hills, MI)   November 3rd, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg casts the first vote and immediately declares a poll workers holiday as a cost-cutting measure.

Emily from Topeka, KS   November 3rd, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Yo, 72nd Election District voters, I'm really happy for you, and I'mma let you finish, but District 9 was the best district of ALL TIME!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Would any MORE ladies like to come help me with the old voting lever?

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:39 pm ET

If only the Yahkees batters had as good a percentage.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Bad mayor! No kick-back!

Terri from Atlanta   November 3rd, 2009 6:44 pm ET

And now I'll do a little dance, and maybe the folks at "Dancing with the Stars" will invite me to compete.

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   November 3rd, 2009 6:44 pm ET

"This is it"

Robert - Palm Desert, CA   November 3rd, 2009 6:44 pm ET

You bet'cha I could be the next governor. But what incentive is there to take such a downgrade in positions? Have you ever spent a night in Albany?

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Hillary gets a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

Terri from Atlanta   November 3rd, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Wasn't that a hoot yesterday seeing Robert Gibbs dressed as Darth Vader?! Too funny!

craig, long island, ny   November 3rd, 2009 6:45 pm ET

I just voted to make myself mayor forever!! for the people of course.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 6:46 pm ET

The whole twittering thing proved far more complicated than Bloomberg ever imagined.

Elizabeth Mohammed   November 3rd, 2009 6:48 pm ET

All bets off! I won hands down!

e.j. in Tacoma Washington

Steve Templar from Canada   November 3rd, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Maaaan......anyone have a match?

Aric Martinez   November 3rd, 2009 6:49 pm ET

NY residents suspect their mayor has been infected with "Hanging Chad Syndrome" after voting for what seemed like hours! Symptoms include: Wild eyes, unbalanced budgets, higher taxes, and fear of pin stripes.

Jack, Montauk, NY   November 3rd, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Election cancelled, just like Afghanistan...I won!

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   November 3rd, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Look, stepping out of the voting booth! Stronger than a local ward chief! Faster than a fraudulent ballot! Able to leap term limits in a single flip-flop! It's Super Mayor!!

Carl Williams   November 3rd, 2009 6:53 pm ET

I am shocked, there were other names on the ballot for Mayor

Rick K. Dover NH   November 3rd, 2009 6:55 pm ET

"Another two or three terms for me and I'll get the hang of this."

Dave, Pittsburgh, PA   November 3rd, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Now that I played by your mortal rules, I can return to Mount Olympus for the next 4 years.

Terri from Atlanta   November 3rd, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Now I'm headed home to watch the election results with Wolf, Anderson, Gloria, Candy, and the gang.

Lori from IL   November 3rd, 2009 6:57 pm ET

I'm taking a play out of the Chicago Voter's Handbook ..... "Vote early, vote often."

Stan, Canada   November 3rd, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg, now homeless due to the rough economy leaves his new home/tent at the heart of the 72nd Electoral District.

Susan, New Jersey   November 3rd, 2009 6:59 pm ET

I think I mistakenly voted for Corzine; hey what state am I in?

Bart, Tualatin OR   November 3rd, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Phew! For a second there I thought I was voting in Kabul...!

Debbi Wideman   November 3rd, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Yeah I voted for Donny and Kim!

Carlos Antonio Creencia, Manila Philippines   November 3rd, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Can someone tell me the location of the restroom?

Carlos Antonio Creencia, Manila Philippines   November 3rd, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Hide and seek is stressing me out

Janine from PA.   November 3rd, 2009 7:12 pm ET

I intend to do what the New York Yankees will do, win!

Philip Carper   November 3rd, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Looneyville, WV

"I'm ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille."

Elizabeth aka Reedsmama-Simi Valley CA   November 3rd, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Does anybody have a stool I can stand on?

Tarja, Finland   November 3rd, 2009 7:17 pm ET

What? You`re all still here? It`s just a voting booth and I`m just Mike. What`s so special about that?

T. Berry of Erie, Michigan   November 3rd, 2009 7:17 pm ET

And he sang: "Start spreadin' the news . . ."

Jan Martinez   November 3rd, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Is this the polling station for Karzai or am I in the wrong city?

Brad (Wilbraham, MA)   November 3rd, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Darth Vader exits the voting booth and leaves his helmet behind.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Wow! Madonna looks ten years younger without all that makeup!

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Well, who did you think was going to star in How the Grinch Stole the Election?

dave   November 3rd, 2009 7:24 pm ET

After seeing ACORN and SEIU workers in the voting booth, Bloomberg quotes Colonel Klink " I know nothing, nothing " as he exits.

Tarja, Finland   November 3rd, 2009 7:24 pm ET

It was a tricky thing... with these computers, you see... but I think did it. I just payed my rent!

Appa Rao (Concord,Ca,USA)   November 3rd, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Wait, Don't ask me for whom I voted?

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 3rd, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Start Spreadin' the news.

Alina Anderson, Phoenix, AZ   November 3rd, 2009 7:26 pm ET

David Copperfield showed me this trick!

Ed - Sidney, Oh   November 3rd, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Ok, who's the wise guy that put a stepping stool in there. I'm not THAT short.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 7:28 pm ET

He looked good in that orange face paint.

Tarja, Finland   November 3rd, 2009 7:29 pm ET

That`s it! I`m leaving! I just saw that flu virus casting a vote before me.

Appa Rao (Concord,Ca,USA)   November 3rd, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Guyz, Stay away. I have not yet taken H1N1 Vaccine

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 3rd, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Bloomberg emerges out of the voting booth singing: New York, New York if I can make it here, I can make it anywhere!

Acey Shaw, CA   November 3rd, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Can someone help me upload this moment to my Facebook page?

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 7:35 pm ET

I call Do-Over!

Acey Shaw, CA   November 3rd, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Im not touching anything in there until the germicide holder is re-filled!

Norma Lee   November 3rd, 2009 7:37 pm ET

"....this is it.....the last time my name will be on the ballot for Mayor of New York......but I gotta share...I 'm not sure Cuomo's kid is ready yet....

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Fuggeddaboudit.

Caroline Zortman   November 3rd, 2009 7:42 pm ET

"I think I just forgot who to vote for..."

Cindy Panackia   November 3rd, 2009 7:44 pm ET

Hands down , I think I am in

Riverview, mi

Elizabeth Zortman   November 3rd, 2009 7:45 pm ET

"Can I have some Purell?"

Mike, formerly from Syracuse   November 3rd, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Who needs Obama's endorsement when your worth $6 billion?

Caroline Zortman   November 3rd, 2009 7:48 pm ET

"Where's my assistant. How do I use this thing?"

Warren Alexander   November 3rd, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Bloomberg has custom made voting booth made to mtach his raincoat and suit.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 7:50 pm ET

…Aaaaaand Spin!

Elizabeth Zortman   November 3rd, 2009 7:51 pm ET

"Is this the voting for the Olympics?"

Elizabeth Zortman   November 3rd, 2009 7:55 pm ET

"I don't need Purell, I take the subway."

Elizabeth Zortman   November 3rd, 2009 7:58 pm ET

"That was the best $140 Million I ever spent."

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   November 3rd, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Because it seemed to work so well for the other Michael, Bloomberg emerges and announces...,"This Is it!"

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Hey everybody! I licked all the Republican buttons.

luann   November 3rd, 2009 8:00 pm ET

What ya lookin at? Yeah....I do vote!

Walnut Creek, CA USA

Jeff M. (Washington,PA)   November 3rd, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Mayor Michael Bloomberg prepares to fly back to the batcave after voting in New York City Tuesday.

Terry McGrath   November 3rd, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Where's the Purell?

Wayne, Portland, OR   November 3rd, 2009 8:02 pm ET

"'Cause you can't stop/The motion of the ocean/Or the rain from above/You can try to stop the paradise/We're dreamin' of..." sometimes I just gotta sing.

Shawn Hendricks - Fairplay, MD   November 3rd, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Does this booth have a moderator? I want to make sure they post my vote.

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 3rd, 2009 8:04 pm ET

The NEW Mayor McCheese.

Janice Picton, ON   November 3rd, 2009 8:04 pm ET

"I thought Letterman's name was going to be on the ballot!"

Janice Picton, ON   November 3rd, 2009 8:05 pm ET

"I think I should have my H1N1 shot now!"

Henry Peng   November 3rd, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Whew! Almost pressed the wrong button!

Steph LeAnn   November 3rd, 2009 8:07 pm ET

"Now wait a minute! Wait a minute! ...WAIT A MINUTE!!....anyone have a pencil?"

David Davidson   November 3rd, 2009 8:07 pm ET

For those who Followw
Understand this
Checks and balances
Kill the fun.

Janice Picton, ON   November 3rd, 2009 8:09 pm ET

"Can someone tell me what I was suppose to do in there?"

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 3rd, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Bloomberg: This is the worst "let's make a deal" game I've ever seen!

Fernanda from Porto Alegre, Brazil   November 3rd, 2009 8:10 pm ET

"Jazz hands!"

Sean Patrick Brennan, Malverne, NY   November 3rd, 2009 8:17 pm ET

Don't forget now. Vote for me and you'll each get a house. Spread the word.

Darrell- Rock Hill, S.C.   November 3rd, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Mayor Michael Bloomberg notices that Regis is working as a poll worker in 72nd precinct.

eleanor coombs, ga.   November 3rd, 2009 8:32 pm ET

I can assure you, I'm not in this race for the money!

anh t   November 3rd, 2009 8:33 pm ET

surprised !

Beaumont, tx

Michael Rovaris, Colorado Springs   November 3rd, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Upon further review, my call stands. New York City is SAFE!!!

Lara Gaston   November 3rd, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Another win for corporations! Mwahahahaha!

eleanor coombs, ga.   November 3rd, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg practice his victory dance. A one, a two a duby a duby duo.

Lara Gaston   November 3rd, 2009 8:44 pm ET

Hey, you, can I borrow your bifocals for a minute?

Lara Gaston
Oklahoma City, OK

Karin chapman, Middleburg va   November 3rd, 2009 8:46 pm ET

That was quick. Now, why did I put my watch on my right wrist? Oh yeah, watching that right side !

Matt Canniff-Kuhn, Charleston, SC   November 3rd, 2009 8:48 pm ET

I can't believe we actually have to go through with this voting thing. Next time, I'm running for president of Afghanistan.

Michele Franklin-Hill, Virginia, USA   November 3rd, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Live from New York it's Saturday Night!!!!!

andrew corsetti   November 3rd, 2009 8:54 pm ET

The final Frontier

Jason, The Bronx   November 4th, 2009 12:39 am ET

And the fairy godmother waves

Stephanie W. Stephens   November 4th, 2009 12:41 am ET

I thought this was one of those self-cleaning toilets!

Fred Amusavi   November 4th, 2009 2:05 am ET

Mayor Michael Bloomberg behaves live other dictators and African leaders. Why did he have to extend the term limit for that office?? how did that vote pass?? am still wondering in this country where democracy rule. Next time we will hear some president want to extend his term limit; in this country.

Doug Berry   November 4th, 2009 3:09 am ET

"Anybody got a quarter?"

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