Reply #19: Bloomberg is the single greatest threat to the two party system in the country

[Hippo_Tron]

And I'm sure that he knows it. Hell I'd even give Bloomberg's candidacy a look if he were to touch issues like normalizing relations with Cuba and reforming the war on drugs that both parties have stayed the hell away from. If he's not willing to touch issues like those, however, then I'd say that his credentials as a reformer are bullshit. I'd rather vote for the Democratic establishment candidate than the "Independent" establishment candidate because the Democrat will likely be better on economic issues. Joe Lieberman as his VP would also be a deal breaker. Same if his position on ending the Iraq War is even slightly closer to the Bush Administration than the Democratic Nominee's position (ending the war is my number one issue). In all likelihood I won't vote for Bloomberg, but again I'd at least look at him and for someone as staunchly Democratic as I am, that's saying something.

As far as Governor or Senator goes, the thing is that he's 65 and if he were to spend a few years as Governor or Senator, he would be too old to run for President. 2008 is an ideal year because many Republicans will be dissatisfied with their party and because there is no incumbent.