Conversation so far:
What endorsement did Michael Bloomberg get?
Michael Bloomberg received Giuliani's endorsement to run as major as a Republican in 2001. In 2005, in addition to Republican support, Bloomberg obtained the endorsements of several prominent Democrats.
Why wouldn't Michael Bloomberg endorse any of the candidates to succeed him in September 2013?
Michael Bloomberd said he did not want to do anything that would complicated it for the next major and wanted to make sure that person was ready to succeed.
Who did Michael Bloomberg endorse, if anyone?
During the 2004 presidential election campaign, New York City hosted the Republican National Convention at which Michael Bloomberg endorsed President George W. Bush for President of the United States

Question: Why did he praise them?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Michael Bloomberg praise The New York Times?