▼ Author Community Vote 31 days ago Michael Barbaro Paul Cuts Off CNN, Again - — HOLLIS, N.H. — What's left of Ron Paul's patience with the news media appears to be running out. — During a campaign stop here Monday morning, Mr. Paul abruptly cut off a brief interview with the CNN reporter Dana Bash when she asked about his ability to connect with voters in New Hampshire. 79 days ago Michael Barbaro After a Romney Deal, Profits and Then Layoffs - — By the green-hued yardsticks of Wall Street, the 1990s buyout of an Illinois medical company by Mitt Romney's private equity firm was a spectacular success. — Mr. Romney's company, Bain Capital, sent in a team of 10 turnaround experts … 130 days ago Michael Barbaro Mayor Doesn't Always Live by His Health Rules - — HE dumps salt on almost everything, even saltine crackers. He devours burnt bacon and peanut butter sandwiches. He has a weakness for hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and fried chicken, washing them down with a glass of merlot. — And his snack of choice? 188 days ago Michael Barbaro In New Jersey, Ideal Conditions for Corruption - — Cash in an envelope. In return, a promise that a development project will speed along, unhindered by bureaucratic delays. A handshake to seal the deal. — It is the most clichéd, unimaginative form of corruption … 346 days ago Michael Barbaro In Reversal, Mayor Now Woos Political Parties - — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has denounced political parties as a “swamp of dysfunction,” has bankrolled a campaign to eliminate them from the New York City elections and has dismissively cast off his own party affiliations like ill-fitting garments.