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Former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg was an unusual choice to speak on behalf of the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. A self-described independent who has been a member of both parties, the billionaire said: "I know what it's like to have neither party fully represent my views or values."

Bloomberg has toyed with running for president several times, and on paper it has perhaps sounded like an appealing idea to those in the middle—he’s a smart, actually self-made businessman who is socially liberal. But those of us who lived in New York can tell you: he’s awwwwwkward. Stiff and dorky, but, still, kind of a mensch.

In his Borscht Belt act, he delivered some of the best zingers so far at Trump’s expense, taking shots at Trump’s (lack of) business acumen, his temperament, his readiness, and his hypocrisy.

Take it away, Bloomie!

1. "Now, we've heard a lot of talk in this campaign about needing a leader who understands business. I couldn't agree more. I've built a business and I didn't start it with a million-dollar check from my father."

2. "Today, as an independent, an entrepreneur, and a former mayor, I believe we need a president who is a problem solver, not a bomb thrower."

3. "Throughout his career, Trump has left behind a well-documented record of bankruptcies, thousands of lawsuits, angry shareholders, and contractors who feel cheated, and disillusioned customers who feel ripped off. Trump says he wants to run the nation like he's run his business. God help us."

4. "I'm a New Yorker, and New Yorkers know a con when we see one! Trump says he'll punish manufacturers that move to Mexico or China, but the clothes he sells are made overseas in low-wage factories. He says he wants to put Americans back to work, but he games the US visa system so he can hire temporary foreign workers at low wages. He says he wants to deport 11 million undocumented people, but he seems to have no problem in hiring them. What'd I miss here?!"

5. "Truth be told, the richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy."

6. "No matter what you may think about her politics or her record, Hillary Clinton understands that this is not reality television; this is reality."