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“From Norman Mailer, a Word of Caution for the Winners.” Article by Timothy Lee. New York Post, 18 June, 70. Report on the post-election party at Mailer-Breslin headquarters at Columbus Circle. Mailer said, “If I’m right about this city being on the edge of doom, then heaven help this city because there’s not much to look forward to with the men elected today.” Breslin said, “I am mortified to take part in a process that requires the bars to be closed.”