http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/04/11/2011-04-11_cathie_failure_proves_mikes_third_term_loser.html
Cathie Black was not qualified but she did broker a real estate deal for Mort Zuckermam owner of NYDN and Mike Bloomberg was involved as well selling air space.
Too tired to post link but I will later.
http://suzannahbtroy.blogspot.com/2011/04/true-news-from-change-cathie-black.html