I fully support this action, Mayor Bloomberg is really an ideal candidate for the President of the United States. He embodies all of the characteristics of a great president for the people. I am a woman and a minority and notwithstanding the historic and persuasive runnings of Clinton and Obama's great achievements by themselves, I would elect to vote for Micheal Bloomberg!

This guy has zero chance and no appeal to anyone outside of NY. He'd do better to just light his money on fire than waste it on pursuing this course of action.

There is an answer to the economy. It is called the Democratic party!!!!

Subject: on our own

Bloomburg has all the making for an independent, but not the type I would like to see representing the Independent Party. He is however self sufficient, self supporting , private liberated ,unconventional detached and unconnected with the Motherland and the spirt of this country. I do not think you can get this guy to tell the truth even if you paid him what he’s worth We will all end up on our own. Free to abuse and misuse while being exploited and taken advantage of. Lets let Bloom slip into a nice retirement and leave the guy alone.

With all GOP "choices" unacceptable even to Republicans, and with Hillary and Obama unelectable for all the usual good and bad reasons, maybe Bloomie can save us from our joint political folly as a seasoned former member of both parties who now has come to his senses as an independent.

I would vote for Bloomberg in a second. He brings so much more to the table than any candidate in either party.

Why would anybody want to draft this guy?

HE IS JUST A MAYOR

It seems in the past years someone has come out and declaired themselves an Independent to run for President. What they are actually doing is clouding the real issues at hand but mostly trying to get votes away from the Democrates or Republicians, knowing that they had no chance at all of winning. I would rather the Independents find thier candidate sooner and have them at the debates as well so we can really see where they stand on the issues or if they even know what they are.

I live in Arizona I would vote for him over Huckabee or McCain.

Who cares about another billionaire? What a joke!

GOP consultants trying to convince the mayor to enter the race??!! Like he needs any convincing, he already knows what he is going to do… put your money to better use Mr. Mayor !

He really has no hope of winning. All he would be is a spoiler. Why would he invest a ton of his own money not to win and only to spoil?

Forget this guy, the ball has already started and this one party where crashing is NOT allowed especially if MR. Obama is the Nominee which is very likely after this week.

I hope Michael Bloomberg does not run. He would draw votes away from the Dem. candidate (shades of Ralph Nader) and make it possible for a Republican to win. He could attract many more votes than 'spoiler' Nader got and that would be a disaster for this country. What he should do is find a way to influence the Dem. platform and even find a spot (Sec. of Treasury?? Fed. Res. Chairman???Special Assistant to the President???Vice President?? Chief of Staff??) in the next Admin.

I'd say this will have the same effect all of the people in the "draft Gore" had on getting him to join. If neither Obama or McCain end up getting the nod from their party then he may actually think about it.

If I were to pick a non-political independent candidate, I would choose Bill Gates - who is probably to smart to want to be president. He has plenty of experience managing large budgets and large organizations. He has worldwide connections and knows foreign governments because they sue Microsoft so often, if for no other reason. His heart is in the right place as is evidenced by his foundation work.

I have no idea what Bloomberg thinks.

Now you can see how powerful the Israeli lobby has become.

oh great, another billionaire who controls the media wants to run for prez…
please spare us.

RON PAUL is what we need.

As a Democrat, I would love to see two Republicans on the November ballot for President. Please run Mayor Bloomberg.

I am strong Obama supporter and would vote for Bloomberg in a heartbeat, if Obama doesn't get the nomination.

Most of the Obama supporters around me would do likewise - changing the "old guard" is more important aspect of this election.

We need new leaders, new ideas and new ways of getting things done.

Whoopie! Another loser of a mayor from New Jork City.

I don't think it's a good idea for this clown to run, except in his own back yard. I would never support this guy, he should have done this a long time ago instead of the last minute crowd like Thompson. This guy can screw up an electio for either party and has no cnhance in heck to win. He's crazy guy any way, why would we want to have three idiots from NY running for president? No he needs to stay where he is and be mayor of crimeville.

I don't see what Bloomberg has to offer that the other candidates don't. He won't win, he could only be a spoiler.

He probably has a secret deal with Hillary Clinton to run if she gets the nomination, in order to draw independent votes away from McCain and ensure her own victory. I think Bill Clinton had the same kind of deal set up with Ross Perot when he ran in 1992 and 1996.

Bill Clinton wouldn't have won in 1992 without Ross Perot on the ballot, and the race vs Dole in 1996 would have been very close as well.

If you remember, Perot was actually leading the polls in June of '92, and then inexplicably quit the race, because he didn't really want to win. Then he re-entered the race in August. His whole intention all along was just to be a spoiler so Clinton would win. Then he runs again in '96 for no reason, knowing he won't win.

I'm convinced he had a deal set up with Clinton. Now Hillary is following the same playbook, to make sure there is a third party candidate in her election in order to siphon away independent voters and ensure her own victory.

Its interesting to watch the highly successful business men are motivated to take control of the country. I always thought the business experience would help them to run the government more professionally, making use of hundreds of experiences hand around. Already there is a proven candidate -Mitt Romney- and he seems to be all right on the policy fronts and campaigning.

I would like to see Obama becoming the president. With so many knowledgeable people around, he will take the least time to become the most effective president for the current economic situation.

The people are determined to take back their govt…. so the solution is for politicians (who are in power and can't get the govt to pass the legislation of their special interests) to get together with corporate bigwigs (who are in power and can't get this govt to pass their special interest legislation) to step in and create an organization named Unity 08 whose purpose is to propose THEIR candidate for president and take back to govt from the people who are trying to take back their govt. Good grief.

Anybody but Hillary

America needs and deserves a president with vision and a proven track record of solving tough problems and delivering real results, a president who can bring America together through true leadership and fine character.

I believe that Mayor Bloomberg, a proven successful businessman and public servant, is that leader to help us rebuild our country.

But, we need to convince him to run!

I think I'll draft a petition for Mickey Mouse. He has more experience than any candidate at governing the animated world of politics and saying what the people want to hear.
This campaign has become a complete forfeiture of the democratic process to the whims of suspended belief. How else can Senator Clinton and Governor Romney keep a straight face? Too bad,the joke is on us and the answer is not Mayor Bloomberg.
It is hopeful that the Democratic Party will ultimately embrace its true future,not an animated one,in the candidacy of Senator Obama.

Bloomberg has let his money get the better of his good judgement. He has less chance of winning than Dennis Kucinich… but if he wants to waste his money - go for it.

Once he gets past his ego, he will realize what little support the country has for him.

If he runs, he proves himself a liar from go. He said sooo many times he would not run, so then he should not. There are many ways to help our country, I'm sure as bright as he thinks he is, he can find another way that won't make a liar out of him.

My dream come true would be for Obama to name Bloomberg as his running mate. They'd win in a landslide!

Tis is ridiculous. If he wanted to be a candidate for the independents he should come earlier in the campaigh and participate in the races., debates etc. Nobody knows anything about him except that he is a bilionaire. He will be a spoiler and take away votes from Democrats. We need a third party but Bloomberg is not their leader. He is no independent.

Just what we need.
Maybe Ralph Nader can lend him his old playbook from 2000?

I fully support Michael as well. Even if the pickings weren't slim he would have my vote.

My first choice is Barack Obama and if the Senator does not win the nomination of the Democratic party I will support Mike Bloomberg and Unity '08.

I want change, change that I can trust!

Go Barack Obama '08

Draft Bloomberg yuck! The guy is booring and has no charisma. Hasnt he switched party affiliation on a couple of occasions over the last year.

Bloomber for President = Major Failure!

"There is an answer to the economy. It is called the Democratic party!!!!"

Jane,
Are you kidding??? The Democratic party is the worst thing for the economy. Although we may go into a recession either way, if a Democrat wins there is no question that the economy will sink. Democrats raise taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals that employ the less fortunate people that the Democrats are trying to help. The result is that because of greater tax expenses, corporations are forced to lay off workers and move operations out of the country. There is a reason that most professionals in the financial world are conservative. Democratic policies don't work!!! Just look at a graph of the stock market and who was president at the time the market fell. Most bull markets are during Republican administrations.

Bloomberg, people were skeptical when Thompson made a late entry into the race, well after his opponents.

If you're going to make a run, get in there now or don't get in at all. It may be almost too late at this point - the primaries will be over in less than a month, and that's hardly enough time to do much.

Mr Bloomberg has a severe case of Rudy-Envy. Mayor - to - Presidential Candidate? What's wrong with these NY mayors??

A large amount of ego is of course required to run for president. However,when someone such as Bloomberg who cannot win and decides to run, it comes down to what is an egotist trying to prove? Is he trying to expand the process or show it up? Like Nader and Perot before him,he will be proven a fool or a mildly successful candidate,a spoiler possibly,in a grander sense: a prover of nothing.

Jane January 15, 2008 5:41 pm ET

"There is an answer to the economy. It is called the Democratic party!!!!"

+++++++++++++++++++++

Yeah right, Jane. Remember Jimmy Carter, or are you too young? Carter's (D)economy was devastating….double digit inflation; high, high unemployment, double digit interest rates. Today is nothing like it. Yeah…..the Democrat Party is the answer to the economy all right.

Support him for VP. Obama Bloomberg'08

I would vote for him if Clinton wins the Dem primary

um…a billionaire president would really understand the common citizen (sarcasm)

Good move we need an option for when Bill finally forces his dirt hurling wife down our throats and the republicans come up with someone other than McCain or Huckabee. The democrats had it on a platter of gold but the dysfunctional dynasty from Hope Arkansas and their opportunistic African American elite friends have ruined it for them. Everybody I know (black, white, Hispanic etc.) with any iota of sense left will have nothing to do with those two. With Obama now practically destroyed by this vicious duo I will like a standby independent just in case.

The only possible outcome of this would be to deliver the nation into the hands of the Republicans once again. So-called independents pull far more votes from idealistic Democrats than from died-in-the-wool Republicans. I am quite sure that the hand of Rove is in this somewhere.

There are enough chumps who want to be president without wasting our time on some guy who doesn't want the job!

Both parties are so tied to corporate money that neither can or will be effective. What we really need is a vibrant third party who have no such ties. Anybody but Republicans and Dmocrats.

A Bloomberg entry only makes sense if it is a Mike Huckabee vs. Clinton ticket. Under that scenario the GOP base and the Dem base would be very much inclined to vote for Bloomberg due to widespread dissatisfaction with Huckabee and Clinton. On the other hand, if McCain or Giuliani is the nominee then Bloomberg should NOT run because, as a moderate, he brings little more to the table than either of these two moderates, and the GOP base will be inclined to vote for McCain or Giuliani since those two have actually gone the distance in the campaign and have far better national name recognition.

On the other hand, if Mitt Romney gets the nomination, Bloomberg should not run under any circumstance, because he wouldn't stand a snowball's chance in h-ll of winning. The GOP base would vote overwhelmingly for Romney, leaving Bloomberg out in the cold.

Here's to hoping for a Romney nomination—and a Bloomberg hibernation!

I'm for Obama but if Clinton wins the Democratic nomination I would support Bloomberg. The Country can't take 4 more years of Clinton drama and the way they have run her campaign has been disgusting.

"At a time when the Washington political system is broken, wouldn't it be refreshing to have a president elected who owes nothing to the lobbyist, nothing to the special interest, and nothing to the extreme elements of either the political parties."

In other words he believes in quite simply…nothing. This Bloomberg push is a mystery to me. It is interesting that it is two Washington insiders pushing for this, and not any widespread grassroots effort. Dr. Ron Paul is the real alternative to the Republicrat's and Democan's that are running for office.

Peace be with you.

Kevin, Brian -

remember Clinton? carter inherited an economy from ford/nixon. clinton took an almost brke nation and turned it into a mega-surplus. you repubs don't know what to do with the economy. reagan? give me a break — definitey the reason our kids can't read or write. yeah —— i was there. i also lived through the last 8 years in this country. anyone who votes republican after that….well? hey, how's that "star wars" coming along? we needed that that a lead ballon.

we REALLY need a muti-milionaire running this country…..ha!

Can he cut me a check to ease my fears about my own economy?

If bloomberg gave me $1000 I would vote for him. Thats really the only way I see him winning the white house is paying everyone off..( and he can afford it)

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Who cares about another billionaire? What a joke!

GOP consultants trying to convince the mayor to enter the race??!! Like he needs any convincing, he already knows what he is going to do… put your money to better use Mr. Mayor !

I can see the swift boats of both parties warming up. He is a Democrat! No he is a Republican! LMAO!

oops besides, to get back to the subject at hand, bloomberg? thats crazy,we need another new yorker like we need another rock, better look at gulliani, is still in? i guess they think if there the mayor of new york thats enough of a portfolio, uhh dont think so!!! besides the 911 platform is already taken!!! but!!! theres hope mr billions, you could run on the platform of having the greatest gyros in the world!!! i did like the gyros tho

Ron Paul has been in congress for more than 10 years, and his voting record shows that he is a strict Constitutionalist. People call him a kook, but what is so kooky about following the constitution? The constitution was set up to govern the government, not the people. Our government is too big and they are sticking their noses where they don't belong. Lets take our country back and elect RON PAUL.

I agree with Dave. Mike over Hillary in a heartbeat.

Let sleeping dogs lie. Bloomberg, stay home!!

GO HILLARY '08

Bloomberg is not going to run for president.. please shut up people.
He would never do better than 5%.

I heard that if Rudy Giuliani is elected president our Taxes will drop like a rock, kinda like Our home owners insurance here in Florida.

I am not impressed with the lack of knowledge that most of you have showed in posting. Do some research on Major Bloomberg so you can have a dim understanding of why he is wanted to run for president. Or you can just wait untill you hear what you want to hear from someone else. I suggest none of you vote for the sake of our country.

This is just another example of ego which will benefit noone except corporate America. Obviosly he could never win, but could skew the results so that a Republican wins when it otherwise appears there's no chance. And is it a coincidence that he's a corporate billionaire? Who built his fortune with a financial news service? Just make sure the corporate elite's power is maintained, Mike. Only in America………

All I know is that Hillary claims to have 35 years of experience.

I for one hope Hillary gets the nomination. If not this 67yr. old who has voted for 46 yrs. democrat will vote for Bloomburg. He is better than any of the republican candidates. GOOOOOO!!!!! HILLARY!

Just what we need! Another rich, white guy born with a silver spoon in his mouth, who doesn't have a clue what it's like to work two jobs just to make ends meet. Bloomburg needs to stay home and keep sinking his money into New York.

Bloomberg is a fiscal conservative but liberal on social issues (in other words he is a modern Democrat) so he would siphon votes from the Democrats and not Republicans. He ran as a Republican in NYC because the Democratic candidates were too numerous and well entrenched for him to get the nomination.

Bloomberg is about as exciting as John Kerry.

Bloomboig will be elected president right after Al Sharpton finishes his eight years as president. Got ang more wild candidates you all want to submit?

I too would like to see the 35 years of experience HRC claims microscoped for qualification. The Republicans will for certain; differentiationg between her professional career of the past and political experience of the most recent years. What she considers truth today may soon prove to be lies spoken in public, after the 35years of experience is scrutinized and haunt her to defeat.

Day One? What will she do on Day One? What does any President do on Day One? Isn't that a pretty common ruitine for all Presidents taking office? What did Mr. Clinton know about Presidency, on Day One? And what kind of a President has he been? Can't any body do what Bill did, with his Day One and perhaps do it better? I think, while his predecessor knew what to do and was serving, the Public got Bill, the Kid, in there, not knowing what to do on Day One?

I'd support Mr. Bloomberg but I doubt, for a number of reasons, the public will give him a chance.

Both my wife (right wing conservative) and myself (left-wing liberal) would vote for Mayor Mike in a heartbeat.

BLOOMBERG 08!!!

rosscoe:

I , for one, am really sick of hearing about the "Clinton Economy". In case you forgot, Clinton inherited the so called "Peace Dividend, slashed the military, gutted the CIA and Intelligence Community, signed REPUBLICAN spending bills, and, thank God, Hillary's National Health Care Fiasco failed. BTW, we all know now the cuts in the military and CIA had dire effects on national security. The point is the stars were aligned for Clinton, and the circumstances today are very much different than in 1992…terrorism, growing economies in India and China vying for natural resources (oil, steel…), the "Baby Boomers" are aging and starting to retire…..etc. To naively think Hillary or any Democrat is our salvation is utterly ridiculous.

rosscoe:

Let's see Clinton inherited the so called Peace Dividend, slashed the military, gutted the CIA, signed REPUBLICAN spending bills, the dot com phenonema was going gangbusters, and thank God Hillary's National Health Care Fiasco failed. BTW, we all now know the dire consequences of some of Clinton's actions on National Security. The point is, times have changed drastically from 1992 when the stars were aligned for Clinton…..terrorism, aging/retiring Baby Boomers about to put a real strain on Govt entitlement programs, the growing economies of India/China are putting a strain on the world's resources (oil, steel, etc), and a DEMOCRAT controlled Congress submitting spending bills with record level "earmarks" To think Hillary, or any other Democrat by virtue of being a Democrat, is the panecea for the economy is utterly, naively ridiculous.

I want Obama but if he doesn't get the nomination, I will take anyone over the Clintons.

How about a Bloomberg/Clinton ticket? I'd vote for him (along with any VP) before I'd vote for Oprahma!

rosscoe,
I remember Clinton. Let's see he came in when one of the greatest bull markets ever had already started……. and by the time he left, we were in one of the worst bear markets in recent history. Sounds like he did a lot for the economy!!! The only smart thing he did for the economy was keep Greenspan as the Fed chairman. Who put Greenspan in that position??? Oh yeah it was a Republican named Reagan.
You still haven't answered why most financial experts lean to the right more so than the left. As I stated before, Democratic policies don't make any financial sense!!!

If you like the way things are going in this country, the economy, the war, your taxes, health care, your constitutional rights being trampled, etc. then please, by all means, continue to vote for the “say anything you want to hear” democrat or republican candidate of your choice.

But if you have had enough then it is time to grow up and vote for someone who will not just tell you what you want to hear. Bloomberg? Not even a close call – absolutely!

Give me a break! This guy is worse than Hillary. Everyone is saying anyone but Hillary, but I would say anyone but Bloomberg. If Hillary is a clone of Joseph Stalin, Bloomberg is a clone of Mao Tse Tung.

Jane, the Democratic Party is the answer on the economy? The Soviets already tried socialism and, what a surprise, it doesn't work!

If you want REAL CHANGE, vote for Ron Paul. It will be like jumping off the bridge but he's the only one offering real change. The rest are all superfluous, and very socialistic or out and out communist.

The israeli partys candidate for the US. No more people who put Israel ahead of the US. If you love Israel then go run for a spot in their goverment.

hey bob, free markets are not that great either. lets give all our jobs to india and china.

WAIT TILL HE DECIDES TO PUT AN OLYPIC STADIUM IN YOUR BACK YARD FOR THE EMPORERS AMUSEMENT . YOU WANT BE HAPPY WITH ALL THE TRAFFI. IT WILL BE FAR AWAY FROM HIS UPPER EAST SIDE MILLION DOLLAR MANSION YOU CAN BE SURE. AND THE MIDDLE EAST ? HOWS HE GOING TO NEGOTIATE PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE?

Bloomey may be a new York darling but I don't think he has any juice in the rest of the country. I suggest the yankee liberals take a good look at Rudy Giulani's numbers and consider that Rudy is a lot more attractive than any other sanctuary city prima donna mayor.

Bloomsberg needs some top-notch endorsements like from John Kerry. We all know an endorsement from Kerry is like getting a French kiss from your Grandmother. The mayor would probably ask John to be his running mate. What a combination! Kerry would probably take it, just to see if a richer potential wife would become available……………

If Hill-dog becomes the Dem nominee, and Romney becomes the Rep. nominee, then it is Bloomberg's responsibility to announce a run for president. He is not an ideal candidate, persay, but he would be the only viable option to save America from the mistake of choosing those two as the major party candidates.

But, on the other hand, America would be well served by a general election contest between Mccain and Obama. If that happens, then Bloomberg need not run. But I think that his run, even in this instance, would be amazing for our democracy regardless.

Ultimately, Bloomberg should run regardless of who becomes the nominee of each party.

Anybody but Hilldog or Romney really. I've already dismissed Huckabee as a serious contender, but he is just so absolutely nuts, that I don't think he will win. If he does, then we all doomed, even if he doesn't win the general election, because it says way too much about half of our nation.

Anybody but Hilldog or Romney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bloomberg is a legend in his own mind and that of the MSM.

SeanCA……………………..This is their government!!! Its just no one told you yet.

Why is everyone saying Guiliani is a moderate or is attractive to liberals? Almost his entire following is Fox noise watching, senial, Love Israel more then this country voters. He does not have a liberal or moderate following. Just take a quick look at which counties in Florida, Nevada, and California support him. They are all right wing counties. Do not try to prop up this bottom tier candidate as someone who is attractive to everyone. He is not.

and neither is Bloomberg

Bloomberg has actually made a lot of economic progress for New York, and I think he really know what he's doing. I like the path he's taking now, because he's not dumb enough to take a stupid risk and put his money into a losing campaign. That's the kind of president we need.

He does have more experience in actually running things. And he might be a Jew but I don't think the Israeli lobby has gotten into his bank account either. I'm sick of Republicans who forgot what it was to be a real conservative and i'm sick of the democrats thinking this is a "Made for TV Special". I'll waste my vote on Bloomberg any day. Where was he in 2004? I had to vote for kerry!

I am surprise by the negativity and pessimism present on parts of this blog. It might be wise for people writing to take a deep breathe and think before writing. If not one should not accuse politicians of bloviating.

GORE/BLOOMBERG???

I don´t know if Mike Bloomberg can be number 2, but it would make a heck of a race. I´d vote for them, hands down!!!

Topic Food Supply

What is this world coming too. Now we do not know what is safe to eat..They keep screwing around with our food source adding genetic things to our food now it is going to come to what food is safe. I do not believe anything the government says about how safe our food is. Maybe we should grow our own vegetables, fruits, and live on rice also and not buy any meat products. Can anyone of you answer the question how safe is the food the government is processing out to us.?

He says he is not a candiate. Mr. Bloomberg: tell those draft people NOT to do what they are doing !! IF NOT… YOU ARE A HYPOCRITE.

He is not a "corporate billionaire". He is an entrepreneur who built his own multi-billion dollar company. A 2-time elected mayor of NYC with approval ratings constantly above 70%. Took NYC out of a recession. Someone mentioned Bill Gates because of his ability to run a major corporation and philanthropy. Please do your research first. What do you think Bloomberg has done over the past 20 years. He is a top notch executive and manager. What credentials do you think President of the US calls for? It's top executive of the country. The guy flat out gets results and will be beholden to no special interests. He has my vote in a heartbeat. And stop this nonsense saying he has no chance. Vote for the most qualified and for whom you think will do the best job. Once he announces his bid, you'll find out soon enough about this guy.

Yuck!

Bloomberg 08!!!

We will never see real change and real economic prosperity unless we elect a fiscally responsible leader! Obama and Clinton's socialistic proposals will NOT bring this economy out of a recession. Neither will the Republican's constant war-mongering!! If RON PAUL doesn't win the repub nomination, BLOOMBERG is my choice hands down.

MIke Bloomberg will not run because it is virtually impossible to win
any electoral votes as a third party candidate

I am confident that when people get to know Mr Bloomberg they will find a lot to like.

GO MIKE GO!

What makes him more capable for the job than Clinton or Obama? He has billions of dollars? If every billionaire pursued their whims, Bill Gates might be president now. They need something to keep them busy.

We need an exceptional person in this job, and as far as the Democratic field goes we have great choices in either Hillary or Barack.

Isn't one NYC mayor enough, You see how he is doing in the primaries….

Ron Paul is truly the only one that understands our economic demise, its very unfortunate that the MSM and the GOP cannot understand that, actually I think they do understand which is why they black him out, they just don't wont Paul to make them all look like idiots, that don't have a clue on how to run a country.

if he wants to be president he should stick with a party? onece a dem then a gop then a indi????? whats next, will he be a comunist? He would only be a spoiler of those who have stayed with their convictions and worked hard. I hope this country isn't buying all this lou dobbs independant crap, Lou dobbs is in everyway except on this issue, of independants. Saying you are DEM, or GOP lets me know what your ideals and values are, if your not either it just means you are a flip flopper and wishy whashy and have no core values.

To: Brian in Boston and Kevin,
Both of you getting on Jane who says we need a Dem to turn the economy around, and you guys think the Repubs can do a better job. PLEASE!!!!!!! Spare me!!! Your both drinking the kool-aid aren't you, you've got to be. The economy right now is crap because of the current admin and the past repub controlled house and senate. Get real fellas. Kevin you said "Democrats raise taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals that employ the less fortunate people that the Democrats are trying to help. The result is that because of greater tax expenses, corporations are forced to lay off workers and move operations out of the country. There is a reason that most professionals in the financial world are conservative". So with the GOP in charge since 00′ (until the dems got the majority)and the Bush tax cuts,the only thing that has come of the poor corporations is the ceo's and shareholders have made a boatload of money and they continue to ship jobs overseas, and yeah the reason most professionals in the business world are conservative is because they want to pad their wallets and buy a fourth or fifth house in the Hamptons. If that is really how you feel,please don't even vote, you are insane. And Brian, Carter did inherit the Ford/Nixon economy. You two need to wake up and be honest with yourselves.

I fail to understand how Mr. Bloomberg could possibly believe he can get the Republicans and Democrats working together. The only way to do that is if we sent them all home and elected new representatives. This country doesn't need another self centered, egotistical President we've had our fill of the one we have now.

No core values? Independents are fed up with the BS the two parties have been shoveling. Republicans used to be for fiscal responsibility and smaller gov't. Have the Republicans delivered after all of these years of being in the majority? Democrats used to be for the working class. Right now they are in court trying to make it more difficult for workers to participate in the primaries in Nevada this weekend. My values haven't changed. The clowns representing the two political parties have abandoned their core values.

I like Bloomberg, this country needs a guy like him. Great leadership, tight fiscal spending and not absorbed by special interest. Plus he is a monument to personal responsiblity and selfiless service. What many people don't realize is this election for the first time probally since 1929 is not about our personal political beefs or or racial or gender hang ups.We are at a cross roads to where we have to see the whole picture outside our own personal interest. If not we all will suffer together black white rich poor male and female alike. This is our time America lets fix this

Bloomberg is also more of the same. The only candidate that is different is Ron Paul, but most people aren't educated enough to vote for Dr. Paul. Unfortunately we aren't living in a time of enlightenment. It may take the complete downfall of the US for people to realize what they have been doing. Both parties are on the spending bandwagon now, so it shouldn't take too many more years to see the results of their mistakes.

As a democrat, I could really attach myself to a Bloomberg/Clinton ticket. The best of the independents AND the democrats. Moderate Republicans are searching for something that different and Hillary's faithful would follow towards a united America.