President Barack Obama: WASHINGTON - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Republican Mitt Romney Dept: WASHINGTON - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday backed President Barack Obama over Republican Mitt Romney, saying the incumbent Democrat will bring leadership that is critically needed to fight climate change after the East Coast devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Both candidates had eagerly sought the nod from Bloomberg, who didn't endorse a presidential candidate in 2008 and fILE - In this Oct. 31, 2012 file photo New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg talks to traders at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Bloombergbacked President Barack Obama over Republican Mitt Romney on Thursday, saying the president will bring leadership critically needed to fight climate change in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File The endorsement from the politically independent and popular third-term mayor was a major boost for Obama, who is spending the campaign's final days trying to win over independent voters whose voices will be critical in determining who wins Tuesday's election. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.