In an op-ed published in the New York Times this morning, Mayor Michael Bloomberg slammed the door on his flirtation with a surprise entree into the quest for the White House. The former Democrat who is now serving as a Republican — and who happens to be a billionaire — was a wildly coveted contender capable of mounting a serious, self-financed, independent candidacy. Rumors ran rampant.
With this morning's piece however, that chance is no more. Bloomberg said,
I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not — and will not be — a candidate for president.
With these unmistakable words, Bloomberg went on to give his vision for a crackerjack campaign and surefire leadership for the future.
We need innovative ideas, bold action and courageous leadership. That’s not just empty rhetoric, and the idea that we have the ability to solve our toughest problems isn’t some pie-in-the-sky dream.
Stopping short of naming a candidate who he feels embraces that courage, he concluded,
If a candidate takes an independent, nonpartisan approach — and embraces practical solutions that challenge party orthodoxy — I’ll join others in helping that candidate win the White House.
Are you disappointed there won't be a Bloomberg candidacy? Does this declaration land him on everyone's short list for Vice President?
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John Lewis
He said the other day that he suspects that there was voter fraud in New York. He said that it was statistically impossible for Obama to get ZERO votes in nearly 70 precincts in New York.
I read the article once, but wasn't able to find it a second time.
People say that Hillary gets the shaft from the media, but voter fraud in her homestate is a big deal and major media didn't pay attention to that.
1That's two NY mayors down. I guess it's time to call Ed Koch.
2I think it puts him on McCain's shortlist for sure. That's who he would have drawn a LOT of votes from, more so than Hillary or Barack.
raciccarone: You are pretty much always hilarious. I love it.
3Jill, I suspect you will see a bit more voter fraud from Hilary. I would not put it past her to "win" the Democratic race.
He will not be McCains VP. He is not Conservative enough.
4I haven't heard about that! But if you are going to put scrutiny on McCain over a long shot theory about affair with lobbyists and Obama's "slumlord" then I think I want to hear more about the voter issue in New York. Where is The New York Times now?
5"He will not be McCains VP. He is not Conservative enough." - He is not a Republican anymore. He renounced being a Republican and is now Independent.
He did that so that if he did decide to run, he could file as an independent in certain states.
Additionally, he does not hold anything of value to be considered for the GOP VP ticket. Rudy, who I believe does not hold a chance, has a much better chance than Bloomberg.
6Tres, You can bet you are not going to see anything from the Times on that one. On McCain not being born in the U.S., NOW that they are all over.
7And that ridiculous. Who cares!?
8first time am hearing about voter fraud in New York, link please... i know that both the Clinton Obama camp filed compliants about the Nevada caucus
9Zahara, Jill said she can't find the article.
10there several articles on the website that suggest Bloomberg said so, here one of the links
11http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1...
Yes, that is the general idea of what I read.
I am surprised that someone as high profile as Bloomberg would say something as bold as that, and not get that much attention for it.
No matter who people vote for, I think it is important that their votes get counted. I know there were many issues during primaries and caucuses in different states. I hope they are fixed by November!
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