Michael Bloomberg raises money for Republican, despite vow to help Democrats

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg hosted a fundraiser for a top Republican congressman at his residence Thursday night, despite pledging to donate $80 million to help Democrats flip the House of Representatives in November, according to a report.

In an invitation obtained by the New York Times, Bloomberg organized the Thursday night event for Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who has represented the state’s 2nd Congressional District since 1993.