Because there’s rampant speculation (or at least a dearth of pre-Labor Day stories) that he’s being wooed for a possible White House job , Mayor Bloomberg was extra-emphatic that he’ll finish out his controversial third term at NYC mayor. The Post’s David Seifman asked him , “Are there any circumstances under which you would not serve out the full third term?” to which Bloomberg responded with tantalizing “Yes,” adding, “If I died.” Seifman then asked, “Are there any other?” so Bloomberg said, “I suppose total incapacitation would also [be a reason]. Short of that I can’t think of any. Thank you very much.” The Wall Street Journal reminds us , “Under the City Charter, if there’s a vacancy in the mayor’s office, the public advocate would temporarily assume the mayor’s duties. A nonpartisan special election would be held roughly 60 days after a mayoral vacancy occurs. If no candidate received 40% of the vote in the special election, the two candidates with the most votes would advance to a run-off two weeks later. Depending on when the vacancy occurs in the term, a second election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term would be held at the time of the next general election.”

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If Bloomberg Doesn’t Finish Third Term, It’s ‘Cause He Died