While New York Mayor and business Billionaire, Michael Bloomberg has told about everyone on earth that he has “no intention” of running for President in 2008, there is serious speculation about his bid.
The speculation has plagued my email inbox and sometimes the Internet Radio shows that I’m honored to be a guest on. Actually, I’ll admit this very forwardly: I’ve given both answers when asked about if I think the Mayor will attempt a run. After seeing the ad shown in this article while visiting a publication I’m affiliated with, I’m convinced.
Michael Bloomberg is running.
Nader articulated the exact same sentiment on June 21st while on MSNBC’s Hardball. Nader said, “He’s running.” I want to differentiate the views here. There are those who believe Mayor Bloomberg will not run, those who believe he will end up running, and those who believe he’s running already. It’s a lonely vessel, however Nader and I are planted firmly in the last.
When Former Senator and Law & Order actor Fred Thompson responded to Michael Moore’s debate challenge Conservatives cheered. I stood back and asked the question that came about a week later by most political shows: What is he doing responding?
The Thompson video went viral, a draft movement was taking place, and the man polls second without debating.
So I pose this question: What is Michael Bloomberg doing running Google Ads? (Trust me I ran into it quite a few times!)
What is Michael Bloomberg doing updating his site or asking people to sign up for “Mike Updates?” Bloomberg has launched an exploratory committee as far as I’m concerned. Why be boggled down with Big Media spin, debate invitations, speculation on your devotion to the office your currently in, or FEC reporting when…….. well, you’re Mike?
Nader put it best, “when you have that kind of money, you can start late.”
After all, Bloomberg didn’t have to make a high school drama scene in the political arena by casting out his GOP membership if he plans on exclusively pursuing purely philanthropic pursuits after his tenure as Mayor, as he’s articulated.
I hopped on MySpace thinking that the ads were forgettable, only to find that there was a main event in New York City happening the following day. It was the Draft Michael Bloomberg meeting. Last month - they had chairs of this movement in all 50 states.
Still there’s doubt when Bloomberg, in hopes to either fan the flames or squash skepticism said, “I Intend To Be Mayor For 925 Days.”
I applaud the Mayor on at least looking at his options. However shall his movement be half as great as Thompson’s following - I think the Mayor will bow to the will of the people.
Intentions. Intentions. Intentions.
Let’s not forget the crazy factor of New Yorkers though.
Be sure and come on in!
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While New York Mayor and business Billionaire, Michael Bloomberg has told about everyone on earth that he has “no intention” of running for President in 2008, there is serious speculation about his bid.
The speculation has plagued my email inbox and sometimes the Internet Radio shows that I’m honored to be a guest on. Actually, I’ll [...]
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August 2nd, 2007 at 9:07 am
Fist comment!! welcome back Ali!
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:17 am
My thoughs on Bloomberg is he wont run he told Rudy that he wont run so he wont.Even if he did he wont win he is a liar and a fake I dont like him.The only thing he will get is liberal vote.
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:26 am
I think that he will run if and only if Rudy falls behind. Bloomberg can easily create the buzz by buying google ads and what not. This is a political move to try and take some of those NY voters away from Rudy and have them join his camp. If he gets enough support in NY and in the rest of the states then he might. He might just be trying to see what his chances are… Even if he beats Rudy, I don’t think he can beat Romney.
August 2nd, 2007 at 10:16 pm
As much as I like Mike, and especially because he is independent, I like Ron Paul even more.
December 21st, 2007 at 12:06 am
I’d love to see Mike Bloomberg run! Help Draft him at http://www.uniteformike.com
December 21st, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Mayor Bloomberg, if you’re reading this blog, please read this. Ross Perot. That’s the only name you need to remember to keep your sanity. Great people fail and fail miserably, when they reach for that last 1% of glory that seem to be within reach. Leave that 1% alone and you will be a satisfied man having a long fruitful life.