The Morning Read: Friday, April 11, 2008

Michael Bloomberg said yesterday that he was elected because of John McCain's early endorsement. 

During that speech in Brooklyn, McCain articulated a new economic policy that will give government aid to some homeowners facing foreclosure. 

Michael Goodwin likes David Soares personally, but thinks his defense of his Troopergate probe doesn't make any sense. 

David Paterson blocked plans for the nation's first floating liquefied natural gas plant, which would have gone into Long Island Sound.

Nicholas Confessore looks at some of the pork in this year's state budget. 

David Yassky and Bill de Blasio want to stop Bruce Ratner from getting more tax money for the Atlantic Yards project, reports the Brooklyn Paper.

Judges sue lawmakers.

Hiram Monserrate appeared in a radio ad for a car dealership.

Peter Vallone, Jr. denies speculation he'll step down early to help give his likely replacement, Mike Gianaris, a shot at becoming City Council speaker.

Nassau County legislator Dave Mejias lost his leadership post.

Eliot Spitzer's call girl may spill the beans. 

Bill Thompson doesn't like the water rate increase. 

The Washington Post points out that Barack Obama, in addition to having many small donors, gets money from big donors. 

Michael Scherer considers whether McCain has changed his position on torture.