Could we see an Obama/Bloomberg IND ticket if Hillary gets the nomination or

[CK_John]

an Obama/Bloomberg ticket if he get the nomination.

[NastyRiffraff]

1. I would HOPE Obama wouldn't go that route

I don't think he would.

[tblue]

17. Oh please no. Shades of Lileberman.

[Radical Activist]

2. That seems very unlikely.

It makes no sense on any level.

[CK_John]

8. IMO, they may have already cut a deal. n/t

[Radical Activist]

11. And that is opinion is based on what?

Why would they cut a deal?

[CK_John]

15. To win. n/t

[Radical Activist]

16. It doesn't sound like there's any basis to what you're saying.

Obama doesn't need Bloomberg. Obama will carry New York and is able to raise money from online donors. He already attracts independents so he doesn't need Bloomberg for that either.

Obama is also a progressive Democrat who has never shown signs that he would do something like that. Nope it makes no sense at all.

[CK_John]

18. His whole campaign is about bring in Ind and he is running on an inspirational message and Bloomberg

could be the nuts and bolts guy like Cheney, always in the background but you know he is there.

[Radical Activist]

19. Again, why would Obama need or want Bloomberg for that?

He's a progressive. He's not going to ask Bloomberg to be his man behind the curtain. Obama can bring in independents without Bloomberg's help. There's no proof that Bloomberg has any kind of national following and Obama will win New York anyway.

[CK_John]

20. Would you rather Bloomberg run against him or with him. n/t

[Radical Activist]

22. I don't think Bloomberg would go anywhere with Obama in the race.

In fact, I think Bloomberg would help in a McCain v. Obama race. Independents and Democrats will be drawn to Obama. Bloomberg will split the Republican vote with McCain.

Frankly, I think it helps Hillary too. There's no way she can win 51% in a two way race. Splitting the vote three ways is the only chance she has.

[WCGreen]

23. No republicans outside of NYC would vote for Bloomberg...

A Jewish pro-choice gun control advocate from New York City...

Ain't gonna happen...

He just switched to the republicans so he woulnd't have to run against Mark Green in a primary...

[Radical Activist]

27. You may be right.

I'm thinking about disaffected Republicans who dislike McCain but maybe they won't like Bloomberg any better.

[CK_John]

24. Bloomberg can't run on a Hillary ticket(same state rule) so he has to run as an IND or team up with

someone.

Also I don't think Obama can carry NY.

[Radical Activist]

26. I don't think Bloomberg will run at all.

And considering that Obama kept Hillary below 60% in her own state I'd say Obama has nothing to worry about there.

[Orangepeel]

3. No.

Obama won't be on an independent ticket and Bloomberg won't be on the Democratic ticket. There is nothing to indicate otherwise.

[donheld]

4. Your just about as likely to see a Obama/Madonna IND ticket. n/t

[Wombatzu]

5. if Obama loses the nomination...

the Clintons lose the General Election and the Party belongs to Obama from there on out. he has no cause to do anything drastic. McCain will likely be a one-term President.

[TeamJordan23]

12. I see that scenerio playing out also.

Although I will vote for the Dem nominee.

[Uncle Sinister]

6. Obama's not stupid, nor is he a traitor to his party. Never happen. (but vote Clinton to make sure)

[spag68]

7. NO

[Thrill]

9. I doubt it. But Bloomberg is going to run if Clinton is the nominee

[Wombatzu]

10. and Nader

[CK_John]

14. He and LaRouche are givens for the matching funds. n/t

[CK_John]

13. I have always thought he would based on the idea that it would be all rapped up by now. He will

have to make a move real soon or he will be considered just another spoiler.

[mathewsleep]

21. obama wouldn't be allowed in the democratic party ever again.

he's not that dumb.

[emilyg]

25. No.

[thunder rising]

28. Unlike Hillary, Barack is a very principled person and will concede if defeated.