NYC Mayor Bloomberg has left the repugnican party to become an independent.

[MiaCulpa]

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Bloomberg still says he has no plans to run for POTUS in '08. Hmm.

[blackspade]

1. I find it fascinating

that CNN is trying to pimp this guy.
I mean the whole bit about him being a billionaire many times over was just weird.
It was stated and repeated like that was a good reason to like the guy.

That or this is the start of another MSM endeavor to develop another TV political celebrity to enhance ratings.

[Connonym]

2. Right sure, He has absolutely no plans

:eyes:

Smells to me like a pre-run strategy. I don't know a lot about this guy. Do you all suppose that if he runs as an independent it will really kick the Repubs in the knees and make a Dem win more likely? Or am I way off base?

[DireStrike]

3. If he runs as an I, this New Yorker would vote for him

unless Al Gore was also in the race.

I really wanted to dislike the guy, but I can't. He's just doing a damn good job.

He has one point I really loathe - he seems to enjoy breaking up unions. As a rich businessman, I don't find this surprising.

He pays attention to reality. He's pragmatic. He seems pretty straightforward. It would be refreshing to have a president like that.

He also has his OWN money, and so is less likely to be beholden to anybody.