Bloomberg hosts Big Apple party for Hilary Clinton,offers no party relief

04 August 2008 @ 10:07 pm EDT

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is hosting a party to welcome Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to celebrate her historic Democratic presidential campaign, but says he has no plans to help her with her campaign debt.

In this photo released by the New York City Mayor's Office, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg stands with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., in New York City Hall, Thursday, July 17, 2008. Bloomberg is planning to host a party for Sen. Clinton to ease her transition back from the presidential campaign trail, where she waged a tough fight for the Democratic nomination. (AP Photo/NYC Mayor's Office, Kristen Artz)

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Bloomberg is hosting a reception this evening at Gracie Mansion. He said he wants to welcome the New York senator back from the 18-month-long primary, where he says she worked with her heart and soul.

Bloomberg said the gathering is a celebration and not a fundraiser for Clinton. She is still working to retire millions in debt from the hard-fought Democratic primary that she lost to Barack Obama.

The billionaire mayor did not endorse Clinton or anyone in the democrat primary and has not yet said whom he'll support in the November election between Obama and Republican John McCain.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama might also have his own celebration somewhere tonight as he celebrates his 47th birthday.

Bloomberg hosts Big Apple party for Hilary Clinton,offers no party relief

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