As though there weren't enough candidates fighting for the presidential nomination in 2008... Now, Mayor Michael Bloomberg drops the Republican party in favor of declaring himself an independent. And, he insists he is NOT a candidate for president... sometimes a sure-fire sign that the big announcement is coming. Would you vote for Bloomberg (IF he decides to run)? On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton spoofed the Sopranos to announce her new campaign song (is it a good idea to run for president of the United States with a Canadian singing your theme song?). Yes, it's time to check in with the Political Junkie. Questions? Comments? Click below...
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Political Junkie: The Bloomberg News
Is it possible Michael Bloomberg will agree to be Ms Clinton's VP.
it seems to me if Bloomberg is seriously considering joining the race for President, because he's fed up with the state of the current two parties. Perhaps those billions of dollars would be better spent targeting 15 senate seats, and maybe a few dozen house seats. By capturing 15 Senate seats Bloomberg could carve out a nice middle ground third party that would seriously reform the congress and how politics in washington opperates. As both parties would need Bloomberg's third party to get anything done, Bloomberg would become the most powerfull man in Washington, and set himself up for a great third party run for the presidenacy in 2012.
Have you seen Mike Gravel's new campaign ads? (One title "Rock" and the second "Fire") They are very strange and I can't figure out what message he is trying to send. These videos are available on youtube if you have not seen them.
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