Have you heard that the current NY mayor, Mike Blumberg, may be throwing his hat into the presidential race?

Question

Yes, Mike Blumberg may throw in his hat as an INDEPENDENT! Wow, maybe this is the break many are waiting for.
'The subject of a Bloomberg presidential bid is on a lot of people's minds, including the incumbent's. Landing at the Wall Street heliport earlier this year, after the mayor announced he was leaving the Republican Party to become an independent, President Bush gestured to Marine One and told Bloomberg: "That bird could be yours."'
Read the whole story here:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/68113/?rf=snewsletter
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One way, or another, this election is bound to make history!

It may be overcrowded, but it's getting more & more interesting by th day:
"The electoral war-gaming can quickly turn into political porn: Whom would Bloomberg hurt most? Could he craft a centrist message—he is a Democrat turned Republican turned independent—and spend so much promoting it in major media markets that he could take a plurality of the popular vote? If he did that, but failed to win the necessary 270 votes in the Electoral College, what would happen? Under the Constitution, the college's failure to elect sends the presidential decision to the House of Representatives, where Democrats hold a majority. (The Congress that is elected in November 2008 would render the verdict.) In that scenario, assuming the Democrats hold on to the House, the Democratic nominee, whoever he or she may be, is the most likely winner."

Answer 1

Hmmm...Interesting. He's a multi-billionaire, so he can wait & he doesn't need to raise any money...he'll use his own as he did when he ran for mayor.That's a plus because that way he will also not owe anybody anything. Bloomberg will certainly give Rudy a run for his money, but unfortunately, it won't help the christian right as he is pro-choice as well as jewish. I wish him & the Independent party the best of luck if he does decide to run.

Answer 2

I do believe that an independent candidate has more chance in this election than any other to be elected. There is a possibility to have two people running from the regular parties that are so far from the mainstream that a third party may sweep the election. Imaging Sen Clinton and Rudy Guliani running against each other. Might as well put another New Yorker in the mix.

Answer 3

Bloomberg certainly has enough of his own money to run but he will be another Ross Perot in that he will be taking votes away from the Republicans, all but guaranteeing that the Democrats win the presidency.

If Michael decides to go in, he needs to get all of the Republican votes, personally I would vote for him over most of the Repubs that are currently running.

Answer 4

Yes, I've heard the rumor. But I don't feel he will get the 270 votes required. People are sort of not trusting of a man who changes parties as frequently as he does. But I feel as if he did, then the Democrats would profit from it. Don't believe the theory that he would sell out because his ego is too large and he certainly doesn't need the money.

Answer 5

If this is true:
Bye, bye Giuliani and Romney. (And Bloomberg.)

The thinking Republicans will be so confused with which of their 'Great White Hopes supports or supported what' that they will most probably go with the 'logical choice' and vote for Hillary.

Go Hillary!

Answer 6

Yes, I've known about it for awhile. One interesting angle I've heard too is that he'd sell his votes in the election one candidate as there is nothing in the Constitution to prohibit such a thing.

Answer 7

No I have not heard this. I dont think he will make a major impact . The last thing we need is a billionaire as our president.

Answer 8

Too late. No time to raise enough money.

Answer 9

Who cares-it's overly crowded now.

Answer 10

and AL gore or jimmy carter -will be his VP