Bloomberg is not looking for a running mate; he's looking for a reason to stay out of the race.
Obama's camp is using the phrase "big change." Bloomberg wants the particulars of whether Obama wants what he wants for the USA. If he can be convinced that one of the leading candidates has anywhere near the vision he has, Bloomberg can cease pondering whether the country needs him to take the office himself to make his vision happen.

I think Bloomberg wants to return to his philanthropic pursuits, but not at the expense of a country who needs him in the political arena. I think he is a true public servant- doing what he can; where he can; when he can.

Bloomberg is not looking for a running mate; he's looking for a reason to stay out of the race.
Obama's camp is using the phrase "big change." Bloomberg wants the particulars of whether Obama wants what he wants for the USA. If he can be convinced that one of the leading candidates has anywhere near the vision he has, Bloomberg can cease pondering whether the country needs him to take the office himself to make his vision happen.

I think Bloomberg wants to return to his philanthropic pursuits, but not at the expense of a country who needs him in the political arena. I think he is a true public servant- doing what he can; where he can; when he can.

I'm late to the party on this post. I like Obama, but I don't like many of his policies. I also think he lacks the management experience to be President. To say I'm supporting Bloomberg goes without saying. I own a website:

http://www.RunMikeRun.com

It is informational, and contains statements by politicians from both parties, notable business leaders and others regarding a possible third-party run by Mike Bloomberg. It also contains some videos of interviews and others of Mike speaking on issues.

is oboma dem. or rep. im having a hard time finding the answer?

Why pay a 60% tip, I think you are trying to buy the people. A 20% tip would have been just fine.

The Draft Bloomberg movement has launched a new blog and discussion forum at UniteForMike.com.

Why is the mayor of any US city a billionaire? I thought politicians were civil servants. Seems to be they're cleaning up in office. Makes you wonder where all your tax dollars go, eh?

Another show put by Obama. Making sure he could get another photo for the news.

I do hope and pray that Obama wins the nomination but even if he does not he should consider running as an independent Obama-Bloomberg ticket. It is clear that no one will vote for Rudy and Clinton will be too polarizing (nothing would get done) and bickering back and forth with Rudy would guarantee a win. With an Obama-Bloomberg ticket you get eloquence and fiscal competence –can’t go wrong with that.

ITS OBVIOUS OBAMA IS REALLY A REPUBLICAN, IT’S COMING OUT

OBAMA YOU LOST! RUMOR IS BLOOMBURG WILL THROW HAT INTO PRESIDENTAL RACR AND ASK OBAMA AS VP…

AGAIN PROOF, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON OBAMA

During the hostage crisis, Hillary immediately stopped what she was doing, cancelled an important speech at the DNC, showed her care, compassion and warmth for ALL candidates’ workers, WHAT A TRUE PROFESSIONAL CLASSY FIRST LADY AND PRESIDENT IN 2008…
For all you mothers out there, Please vote for Hillary, we have let these old men ruin out great country, let a Woman show them how it can be done without a war or back yard politics like obama is playing…

If you let a celebrity like oprah, influence your decision, SHAME on you! You will be selling out your country and your children’s health care and future. If you recently read the article that employees of HARPO prod, said she is power hungry! She would spent every penny to buy a black president and get her foot in the white house, I MOST DEFINITLY WOULD NOT want oprah making any decisions for this country, she wants in the white house anyway she can, we have seem that before. How do you think bush was elected a second time! We the American people! DO NOT have the time to teach obama/oprah how to be a politician, this great country in is need of someone who can hit the floor running in 2008, because the American people do not know all the damage BUSH/CHANEY has really done because they are liars and dishonest and should be IMPEACHED. ALL of the republicans stood back, took the money and let these two stooges almost destroy our great country, is why republicans will loose most likely every election this time around.
Clintons have already very successfully cleaned up a bush mess. WE HAVE SEEN THEY CAN DO IT!
Clinton is the Smart and only choice in 2008. Id like to see John Edwards as her VP or Bill Richardson. Obama is the only self proclaimed democrat running like a republican. Send this guy back to school, Oprahs school…

Here goes the truth,sure Bloomberg and the republicans will be using their money to give to Barack Obama in order to change the course of Mrs Hillary Clinton lead in the way to the Presidency,Mr Barack Obama will not be nominated for the Democrats Afro-Americans will not support him,not even the latino voters,I believe that Hillary Clinton & Jhon Edwards will be our next American Leaders.

If the dummicraps are dum enough to nominate Hitllary they will be guaranteeing a repuke victory in 08

Megha, San Antonio, I agree with you. Obama lied like three rugs, he is worse liar than anyone else in the campaign. His supporters lost their mind, I hope Americans pay more attention to Obama's twist and lie.

But Obama will know whether to resolve the problems

Odd what minutiae people sometimes pick up on. Obama left too big a tip (careless with money). Obama's tip was inconsequential (not nearly enough). Obama paid for the meal (how dare he squander is $$). Obama paid for the meal (well, since it was only a nickel-&-dime meal that doesn't say a thing about him). Obama sat next to a window. Obama sat next to the aisle. Obama ordered eggs. Obama sat in a green chair. A purple booth. Ordered Fried Ice Cream and meatloaf. God save us all from people who consider these to be Real points of contention, much less base their vote on them. Re. the "secrecy" adjective applied to the meeting, I assumed it was rather clear that it was the content of the meeting, not the location, date, time, or fact of the meeting, which was speculative. Really — take a cue from Obama and don't sweat the small stuff.

Mom

Maybe Obama will ask Bloomberg to be his Vice President. Now, that would be something I can agree on!

Asher Heimermann, WI
http://www.ASHERHEIMERMANN.com

I want to ask some of you to think for a minute.

Lets take the words MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE into consideration…As I understand the qualifications for being president are to be a natural born citizen who is 35 years of age and never convicted of a felony. Therefore everyone running for president is just as "qualified".

Lets take a look at the words "most experienced candidate". In 11 years as a legislator Barack Obama passed landmark ethics reform on both the state and federal level. BTW Barack AUTHORED those bills. Oh yea barack opposed the war from the start.

In eight years as first lady Hillary clinton met with a lot of people, became a campainging legend and failed at getting healthcare.

In her seven years as a senator she voted with bush on the war and is still voting with bush…

I don't want a candidate who is READY to push their outdated, corrupt agenda from DAY ONE.

I want change we can believe in, and the moral stength and judgement to do the right thing.

Any logical retorts?

I HAVE to comment on the person who says Senator Obama is the candidate being backed by "Billionaire Democrats" who want to smear the Clinton name and destroy all the good things that were done during Bill's Presidency—I worked on two Bill Clinton campaigns and proudly voted for him twice- I am an Obama supporter because I think he's the best candidate.
We have raised millions from grassroots people-NOT BILLIONAIRES and LOBBYISTS-
I respect you being for Hillary- but disrespect the lies and deceit that comes from her supporters.
The time for CHANGE is now-Thanks Bill Clinton for all you've done for our great Country, good ridence to the fool from Crawford who has done so much damage to it!
Got Hope? You BET!
OBAMA 08!

Hey fellow bloggers…Bloomberg initiated the meeting with Obama. I think Bloomberg being the big businessman/politician that he is re-testing Obama (i.e. kicking the tires and checking the shocks). I feel an endorsement forthcoming from Hillary's backyard, and it's not for Hillary!

GO OBAMA! Obama in '08!

It's not Obama who initiate this meeting. It's Bloomber who initiate this meeting. Obama has the ability to draw people to him - because he is likable, decent, easy to work with. That's the first step toward diplomacy.

He listens to you and he talks to you. He has the personal touch, as Bill Clinton. Unfortunately, Hillary does not have this. Hillary would be a good administrator, but not a leader. Of course, I do feel a bit sad for her, given that most of her life has been devoted to politics, but here comes a young person comes and snatch the light out from her, but he has that ability - the ability to inspire the whole country, and maybe the whole world.

People often turn mean toward another because they no longer trust one another. People have turned cynical because they have been betrayed many times. Nobody cares for anybody, it seems.

But Obama believes in the goodness of people, in the core decency of people, and this is what he pulls out from people. We all have two sides, our 'good' side and our 'bad' side, and if he can pull our 'good' side out, he can turn this country around.

The moment is now. It's time we grab on to this opportunity and turn this country around.

"A nation healed..A world repaired" that's the thought process of a candidate that I am looking for as a voter.
This is a little off topic, but has anyone noticed CNN not giving Obama no respect online? Everything is NEGATIVE or because he has moved up in the polls the +/- 4% has been highlighted everywhere. I don't recall when Hillary was leading this being an issue. If I could give some advice …be mindful with the fairness of your reporting, you could miss out at the wrong time.

HEY MIKE, YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE MEETING WITH AL!

Typical post from Obama supporter. Please people learn about every candidate not JUST OBAMA. There are other choices available.
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Here's how Obama can win the nomination and the general election.

People learn about him and his policies. Detailed information about everything he has written and said on his positions is readily available at his campaign site.

Once you learn, then decide.
Most people realize that he's the real deal. I did, he's got my vote.

If you vote for him, he will win.

Posted By Dan, TX : November 30, 2007 3:18 pm

God Bless Obama & Bloomberg..The lord is smiling on America which needs them, cause since JFK, those two would make the first whitehouse that is clean of the evil secret soceities.

I guess when you have nothing much else going for you, a breakfast with Bloomberg will make the news. People may not like the Clintons or just Democrats in general, but she is still much more qualified than Obama.

Please, please, please answer me this because not ONE single Hillary supporter has responded to my challenge, which is this: Please list how Hillary Clinton is more experienced than Barack Obama. Give me a list of accomplishments in the senate that she AUTHORED. Show me her list of earmarks for New Yorkers (trick question, she hasn't released that list). Bacially it's time to put up or shut up on Hillary's experience. Other than John Edwards, she is the least experienced Democrat in the race. But I'll be waiting for your response anyway.

Here's how Obama can win the nomination and the general election.

People learn about him and his policies. Detailed information about everything he has written and said on his positions is readily available at his campaign site.

Once you learn, then decide.
Most people realize that he's the real deal. I did, he's got my vote.

If you vote for him, he will win.

Obama would probably get my vote if he wasn't anti-guns. sad. btw this really isn't news. Ron Paul 08!

At least Bloomberg doesn't have any "special" self interests if he were to run for president in the future. I'm sure he had some good advice for Obama. I would vote for the Bloomberg-Obama party right now!

That Obama Hagel ticket sounds good t me!

Obama is looking for a job from Bloomberg after he loses his nomination.

Too much game playing in Washington…nobody plays more games than Bloomberg and Obama. None of this is surprising…Which party are you going to run from now, Mike? And Barack, what else are you going to say to please the crowd?

"On a final note, Iowa caucus will be won by either Edwards or Sen Clinton. Mark this day and let's wait till the morning hours of 4th January."

Not so fast, Meks, Let's wait and see. Up til now, all Obama's proposals have been down by experts and professionals in the fields. Hillary and Edward proposals are pretty much in life, warmly accepted. The problem is Obama can propose, but Obama can not go in details and deep. Experts say Hillary and Edward can and basically tell you 1,2,3 to back their plans. That is a huge difference. Bottom line, Obama is not ready to lead.

This goes to show you how much respect other parties have of this man. Obama can get more things done as President because he is open to conversations with different people that may have different opinions. True leader.
Stay tuned people………Keep doing your thing Obama, and ignore all the haters. Obama 08′

The truth is that Obama will most likely not win the Democratic Primary, I dont like any more than most people but for some ridiculous reason people think Hillary is a good canidate. In my opinion I think Bloomberg makes a better current President than Obama, however I would not mind Obama being the VP now and then running. If there is a Bloomberg/Obama ticket, which none of us know will happen, I think it would be Obama with the VP part of it. That is all I was saying.

Looks to me like Bloomberg is floating his position as a VP. Interesting that a person of some success would support a Democrat that would have a ruinous effect on his own personal wealth… guess there's no accounting for intelligence.

For someone not running for President, Bloomberg sure is being active in the political process. I think that's great, because there are so many more positions other than Presidential candidate that a leader can take during this election process.

If Obama was white, nobody would have ever mentioned him running for president. I don't judge people on their race, negatively OR positively. I wouldnt vote for someone just bc hes black. He's a black guy that gave a good speech in 2004. woopty doo!

He spoke to Obama today. He spoke with Hagel a few days ago. Hagel's not running for President and he's a Republican. I think people are reading too much into this. Much ado about nothing.

Hillary is gearing to beat republicans to pulp if she can, and any democrat who gets on her way.
Obama is looking for ways of working with repubs for the good of the country.
What a difference!

Banko

You are wrong….Obama represents Black America and that's it….

Note to Monte Brown

The Clintons (both) rejuvenate the republicans. How do you think the repubs came into power.

Due to Bill Clinton, the dems lost the house & senate to the republicans. His and Hillary's unethical and immoral behavior paved the way for the takeover by the religious zealots on the right. Bill capitulated constantly to the republicans and passed legislation that the republicans wanted. He never won anything.

Hillary lost the health care issue in the 90's with a dem congress and would NOT take up the fight with a repub congress - how is that winning.

The republicans were unable to make anything stick to the Clintons but a lot of Clintons' friends went to jail or fled the country due to the shenanigans of the Clintons.

The only thing the Clintons have won is a "get out of jail free" card given to them by a public that refuses to look behind the curtain and a media wanting to cash in on the Clinton controversies which are money makers.

Did I really read a comment up there that insinuated that Obama was a republican of some form? I really think the people who support Hillary at this point fall into one of three catagories: Older democrats who want to go back to Bill Clinton's presidency, Big corporate types who are afraid the buffet line will end with Obama in the top spot, and anyone who has just never heard Obama speak. Listen to the man, his genuine intent to make things better, not worse, oozes from the man!

OH PLEASE. NO, HARDLY. Obama folks are trying to create a stir and as usual, CNN is right a long with them.

Could Obama have sit only closer to the windo for his photo op?

I'd say they aren't very good with secrets if this was intended to be.

Yeah Monte lead what another four years of problems and stress for hardworking Americans. Time for change and now. Stop repeating others. Think for yourself. Well I guess that's the problem. OBAMA 08

So Hillary wants to "turn up the heat" (alienate) Republicans (who want to send her into space, by the way), and Obama wants to have breakfast and conversation with them.
And yet people wonder who will unite this country??

Your dog is too inexperienced to run the country. My cat has more experience and well trained. Vote my cat.. TIGER 08

Osama Obama needs all the input he can get, since he has no original strategy. He talks a good game, but that's all it is…talk, and a game.

Any combnation of Obama will be fine with me, as long as it does not contain and can defeat the smartest woman in the world.

Sorry to inform you Chad from Wisco but Obama is not running for VP..In case you didn't get the memo that Obama is running for President. You go apply for a Managers position but get offered a janitors position. Think about it.

Obama is a Republican-lite who wants to punt the ball back to the reactionary right wingers.

Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, the most experienced candidate and she's READY TO LEAD ON DAY ONE.

he might of left a big tip in NY. But in the hotel he stays in NH he never leaves a tip! NOT A PENNY!

Bloomie and Obama– now _that_ I could live with if Edwards doesn't start proving his case that he's a far better lawyer than either of the two frontrunners.

Bloomberg is a billionaire businessman who once was a democrat, then became a Republican to run for Mayor of New York, and now he belongs to neither party. Maybe he is an opportunist rather than a politician, and if so, it may explain why he is a successful businessman who is doing a good job running New York. What tips he had for young Obama is not clear, but what is clear is that both men have shown they are tired of Washington politics - which Hillary represents!

Some of you are just downright dishonest in presentation and the worst thing is that you accuse candidates you don't support of anything in the book. You mention Obama is leading in IOWA polls released this morning but you did not mention he was not leading in the same IOWA polls released yesterday by Rasmussen. Interesting the margin for Clinton and Obama is the same in those polls 27%-25% but reversed in each of the polls. If you really want to be honest look at the average of the polls in IOWA. I bet you know the answer which is why you chose to ignore yesterday's poll and mention today's. The truth is that the race is too close to call and i really do think Hillary has the edge since she has a 2-point average lead across all polls. What is really happening now is that the liberal media is waging a psychological war against Sen Clinton's campaign with the intention to derail it before the election. Why now? Because they initially thought the perception of polarization and her Iraq vote will derail her but once they saw most people are willing to pass on that, they decided to use negative aspersions and publicity to psychologically wear down the inroads she has made. Have you watched MSNBC in the last 3 months? Do you have a sense they are really independent journalists or an extension of some candidates campaign office? This is a media house where narratives are passed between them and two democratic candidates campaign. You would have guessed which campaigns by now. Scout the liberal blogs, you will get a feel of how the vocal minority is trying to hijack the party from the progressive majority. Take a lesson from what happened in connecticut - the same cabal used the blogs and the media to derail Sen Lieberman and get Ted Lamont as the democratic nominee. What happened? Sen Lieberman was elected as an independent trouncing the same Ted Lamont he lost to in dem primaries by over 60% vote. The silent majority always have the last say. Do not buy into the liberal media and blogs hype over Obama. If any other candidate has 1-page resume as he has, he wold not be standing for Presidential election. If the liberal media is concerned about their liberal views why don't they support (hype) kucinich, who embodies all the traits of a liberal rather they overlooked him. Ask yourselves why? The truth cannot be any further. Who sold Obama to the populace? the liberal media. Is there really anything to him? None, nada. The liberal media will make you believe he is eloquent. Do you really think it is true? have you not watched him in 10 debates so far? Can you really swear on your mother's grave he is more eloquent than the rest of the field? The answer given by MSNBC is that though he does not seem to be a good debater, he is more eloquent. Though technical this may sound true to a casual observer but it rarely ever happens and generally untrue, and specifically distasteful coming from MSNBC(but what else do you expect from the extension office). Even if for one moment, the party decides against all wisdom to nominate Sen Obama (As a matter of fact that will not really happen, no matter what the liberal media will make you believe), those who think he can win the general election are just as nimble-minded as the same jokers that put Ted Lamont up for the election. The majority is silent and has been consistent in their choice. In Obama's candidacy you see many people who are united in one single ambition and purpose - to deflate former Pres. Clinton reverence by the majority of the democrats - rather than helping the lots of the people of this country. This is orchestrated by a some powerful democratic billionaires who have their hands in the liberal media and are no longer friends with the former president. This propping of Sen Obama was an act of desperation on their part. History will evetually reveal the voice of Jacob and the hands of Esau. On a final note, Iowa caucus will be won by either Edwards or Sen Clinton. Mark this day and let's wait till the morning hours of 4th January.

Hilarious how they're sitting at a window seat just trying to, you know, have a private little breakfast.

My dog can run the country better than it's being ran now…give me a break!!! Obama would be a great president! Why should he settle for a VP position first???

hey dmw…get your panites out of a bunch! Obama is making a run no one anticipated. Give the man credit! We are sick of Clinton ok??

Now you take care…

I am an old black male and I voted for Clinton. This time around I am voting for Obama so as my friends!

Fabulous!
Whether it's seed-planting, support, or just politcal banter between the two, the meeting has a good feel to it.

I've liked Obama ever since I saw him speak at the Democratic (Presidential) Convention in 2004; I LOVE what Bloomberg has done for NYC (and so do the rest of them over in the boroughs, seeing as he was re-elected in a landslide).

For those of you stating that "only a nut" would assume that these two may be a running pair, let me remind you that Mikie dropped his party affiliation earlier this year.

It might only be a pipedream, but an Obama-Bloomberg ticket? I'd vote for that one, hands down, without a second thought. Eloquence, fiscal competence… if there's an agenda here, its very well hidden.

As a conservative person, dont like the term Republican, I would be very interested in a Bloomberg/Obama campaign. I like the idea of Obama as a VP first and then eventually run for the big dance. And I think Bloomberg is just nuts enough to make serious changes. I hope these two will just shun the party spectrum and make the changes that wont happen under the current two party regime.

How is this a Mystery…. the came, ate, paid, tipped, and left… shocking

Bloomberg is a rare honest politician, I think he is giving Obama economic advice…but I'm sure he is open with talking with all candidates.

It should have been Bloomberg that was on the top of the ticket though.

The article says "mystery meeting" and then the picture has them in front of a giant glass window, in a crowded restaurant, with a reporter snapping pictures an inch from them. Seems like someone might want to reword that title, or maybe they don't.
Obama is doing exactly what he has always talked about, talking to everyone who may have some valuable input. Sounds fantastic to me.

This is not the picture CNN had put here yesterday night. The one with red curtains goes was and it goes with this article. What's up CNN?

Obama is peaking at just the right time and making the right moves. If he wins Iowa and NH, it might be over but I won't count my chickens against that corrupt but powerful Clinton machine.
Go Obama!!!

"The mayor might be a billionaire, but Obama still paid, (the bill)and left a big tip – almost 60 percent."

The election of the next president is serious business. This factoid about who tipped and how much is not news. Stick to real news please!

Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.

Watch out Obama.

I call myself an NYC republican and I'm proud to vote my mind and not my political affiliation. Therefore…. GO Obama GO!!!!!

If Hill gets the nod then I'm back to Rudy. She will bring out the all sorts of people against her.

Obama/Boomberg '08?

I guess when you have nothing much else going for you, a breakfast with Bloomberg will make the news. People may not like the Clintons or just Democrats in general, but she is still much more qualified than Obama.

So, when will the Clinton goon squad start defiling Bloomberg's reputation? If he becomes a threat to her coronation, the mud will fly, bet on it.

Obama is a likeable guy, I have no doubt that his charisma will actually pull the two parties together and we can begin to work for a better more understanding America.

And a win in Iowa is no small feat, if he wins, Hillary-ous will have no chance to come back.

I guess the big "mystery" is why a person from one party would ever even TALK to a person from another party! MADNESS!!!

So what? It looks like Obama is trying to let us know that he can work with Republicans. Hillary can and does work with Republicans as well.

Only a nut would assume that any of these Republicans would run with Obama as a VP candidate. It's all for show. It is the political season after all.

And Yes, Obama leads in Iowa. Good for him. Iowa and Illinois may be his only wins, so I hope he enjoys them.

Take care.

Can Obama supporters see that he broke his promise of positive politics by starting the democratic attack add campaign. Guys, if he can't keep very presmise of his platform-a changed politics, how will he stand on any of his promises as President? He is doing exactly what everyone else is-attacking hillary. If he's just like everyone else, why not get someone with more experience? Esp. when this country needs a real President right now more than a rock star?

Walter

You're not qualified to be VP because you wife has never been VP.

Obama held a campaign event in NYC, and visited with the mayor of NYC after that. Why is this a news story?
Sheesh…any opportunity for CNN to sprinkle the name "Clinton" into every article.

Senator Obama's latest effort to reach out to everyone regardless of party. Bloomberg's a great manager and would make a great addition to an Obama administration in any capacity. Smart move and it should be getting the notice it is.

Contrast this with Clinton's constant Republican "baiting" and "right wing conspiracy" talk. You can't govern effectively, much less change course, when, according to some polls, almost half the country is against you.

We need nominees from both parties who can reach across the aisle and get things done. Obama, Biden, Dodd and Richardson are adept at this with Edwards somewhat less so and Clinton not even on the same page.

Can anyone spell pandering ?

I would love to see a Bloomberg/Obama pairing - regardless of which of them is Pres/VP!!

They would kick Mrs Clinton's behind into oblivion and beyond. Not that Obama isn't capable of doing that on his own…

See you in Boston on sunday! Go Barack we have your back!

Barack Obama is the only candidate people would feel good around and that they can trust. We need him now!

The 60% tip was $10 on a $17 meal of eggs and potatoes at a midtown diner. Big deal.

It looks like one should not be positive in America because the media will come crushing you. This is bad for the kids who are looking up this guy. I can not help with my vote not to vote for him. I really think he can be an amazing president that people feel they trust. He is a man of character,Integrity and he doesn't like when the media and journalist poke his family. I like his attitude.
I don't think I am ready for Bush clinton Bush Clinton cycle again. I just want someone different and I think I have him this time around.
who else apart from Sen. Barack Obama!

Many people love to hear Obama speak. Whether the media has driven him crazy by trying to say he is negative when he differentiate himself from Hillary, we still love him. When he gets nominated or not, we still love him. You get it CNN? He would win on a landslide if he gets the nomination. No doubts about that.
Go Barrack we have your Back!

LOOKS like someone is looking for a VP to me. Oh yea…..hey Obama, if you need a VP give me a call……

In more amazing news for Obama, he now leads in a new caucus poll from Iowa released today by ARG! The lead is small, but it is a momentous trend.

Obama is making the right moves and seems to be catching his stride. Watch out, we are in for a BIG change soon in poll numbers.

This show's strategically, that Barack Obama can form any kind of alliance for the good of the nation. He is not just running to prove a point or to revive blacks from years of inequality. America needs to maintain its stance in the world, because believe it or not, we have adversaries on the rise ( Russia, China, Iran, and Mr. Chavez). Only a great person whos versatile can fill this shoes. Brilliant move, Barack!

Good for him. Micheal Bloomberg is one of the people who doesn't like the current administration because of the lies and the hype this country was put in. That is why he likes Obama. He worked for his money. He is educated and knows how hope can lead you to do marvelous things. How disappointed was the media trying to say Bloomberg is running as in independent, so that he could devide Obama votes then endorse Hillary. It is not rocket science CNN that you had to come around and formulate a way to campaign for Hillary.
Shame on you CNN trying to kill Obama campaign in Vegas debate. I donated for him and I still donate to see him through. I can not help to see your pure negative approach you took since July against this men. We trust him more than we do trust Hillary and I wish him well.
Obama 08!

Bloomberg is simply planting seeds all over the place to fuel the speculation of his bid for the presidency. He's likely running with Hagel. This Obama meeting is intersting, but he's met with Jeb Bush, Obama, the Governator, Hagel, and many other politicians around the country. He has Nancy Reagan in his corner. He's made a point to clarify his stance on gun control (Just don't give guns to criminals). He's not hiding his crash course in foreign policy, but he's certainly not talking about it. A personal connection certainly gave him a slightly hidden place in GQ's latest issue. Simply put he's carefully constructing his platform as the rest of the crowd sways from side to side. He is the best candidate. These seeds will sprout in March, and it will be explosive.

Bloomberg is god. Support from Bloomberg would most certainly put Barack ahead of the "Clinton LIE Machine."

This is why Hillary is gathering dirt on Obama. Just watch her use it..

Some people talk about uniting the country but all they do is talk. I think Obama is walking the walk.

Obama can more easily bridge the gap between Republicans, Dems and Independents. This skill alone would be a huge improvement in "the ways of Washington".
The time is right for the special leadership Senator Obama brings. We want to start thinking of ourselves as a united country not red states and blue states.

If Obama teams up with Bloomberg, this would be an administration everyone would love. They're both smart, no-nonsense guys. And we desperately need that in Washington.

In an Obama administration, Bloomberg will be head of the Department of Breakfast.

Even as a Republican, I might be able to go with a Obama/Bloomberg ticket.

ANYTHING or ANYBODY BUT HILLARY.

This could be a friendly visit. It could also be a way for Obama to get some information on the former mayor of NYC. There could be policy points that Bloomberg would think that Obama should hear from a mayor of a major US city.

I would pay a large amount of money to know what those two were talking about…

Well, it looks to me like Obama is just continuing to "WALK THE TALK". He's always claimed to be the candidate who wants to work hard to join republicans & democrats rather then further divide this country, and this shows that he's serious. I applaud him for continuing his campaign of honesty and transparency with both parties. GO OBAMA O8!

"quick cab ride away"? Clinton's office in Harlem from Midtown? What are you kidding me? Maybe by helicopter. Try driving 125th street without a secret service detail.

I hope Bloomberg endorses Obama. It would say alot.
I wish i was that waiter.
Obama/Edwards '08.

Who wouldn't turn down a free breakfast it doesn't mean Mayor Bloomberg is endorsing him. Oh and by the way GO HILLARY!!

I love it!!!

It's funny how Hillary supporters don't give this guy his due when he continually meets with power players with significant influence.

Why do these people meet with him, because they like to hang out? No, because they are interested in his cause and respect him as a man, public figure, politician, and potential President of the United States of America.

Hillary supporters, give the guy his due. I support him and will support the candidate who wins the Dem nomination, not because of party affiliation (I'm an independent), but because of what they will do for this country.

Just as you have to respect Hillary's White House "experience", you have to respect this guy's experience, positions, and shrewd political moves.

Wallace

I would vote for a Obama/Bloomberg or Obama/Hagel ticket. Wouldn't hesitate one bit.

Obama represents Blue America and Red America.

GO OBAMA 08