In 2006 , for the first time since the early 1940s , there was no Liberal candidate for Governor .
Bloomberg was re-elected in 2005 , but nothing came of these rumors of his campaign being used as a basis for a Liberal Party revival .
In 2006 , for the first time since the early 1940s , there was no Liberal Party candidate for Governor .
Bloomberg was re-elected in 2005 , but nothing came of these rumors of his campaign being used as a basis for a Liberal Party revival .