Thus The New York Times today. “New York City’s mayor, an independent who believes climate change contributed to Hurricane Sandy,” explains the newspaper, “said he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.” Three cheers for the mayor! Not on account of his backing of the presidential candidate, but on account of his reasoning about Hurricane Sandy. Indeed, climate change is most likely behind the havoc. Sadly, it takes a brave independent to come up with such a felicitous verdict. Michael Bloomberg is thus my favorite for the key post in New York City in the years to come. Understanding your enemy has always been the key to victory. Or at least the key to a commendable defeat.