If you really want to make a difference start your change at the local level, by forming a new party and electing people at the local to run for the U.S. Congress and other offices.
Not this once in even four years a shot in the dark.
There is a middle ground between the democratic left and the republican right and Bill Clinton proved that.

Come on folks……Obama is full of hot air and rhetoric. Have you even stopped to notice this is exactly the "change" crap Bill Clinton used on you sheep. Hillary is not the answer either, how sweet would it be to have a true independent as the prez.. Bloomberg would be a great prez. He doesn't need anyone's money or endorsements. I am a Dem but have little faith in any of these candidates. I think for myself and don't let any party tell me what is the right thing to do. I trust my own instincts and you guys should too. Don't be a sheep…….baaaah baaaah!!

bloomberg isn't all bad, but as a nyc resident, i'd worry if here were president that condos would sprout up all over the usa in places that don't need or want them. because thats all that has happened here since he has taken office… its out of control. all "luxury condos" in poor neighborhoods that need other things.

First sound judgment he's made since entering politics! Congratulations!! That's one-in-a-row!!!!

Bloomberg could join in to run for President, and still would never win!!! Obama SHALL, thank God!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

You should tell that idiot Nader to do the same.

CNN SHOW MY comment!!!!!

the reason Bloomberg wouldn't run with McCain is because of his disenchantment with the GOP. Get over it! He became an independent because he's not a conservative, he's so a place holder for the Republicans… he's more of a socialist.

Realize it

The good mayor has had the habit of doing, what he does , well. He resisted joining the ranks of Nader. Besides unlike Ralph he has a job and a great one at that.

I echo the your post Art about Bloomberg. I admire him for making a stand and I feel that it was a great choice.

The Sybillary Dixiecrat can become McBushcrats and support the 100 year war. All racist warmongers should stick together and leave the Democratic party. They're a divisive group of the Dem party.

Sybillar needs to go back to her true Republican roots because she acts like one.

TEXAS FOR OBAMA!!

Good now he can endorse the true independent leader in this race John McCain!

Lloyd Hansen - I am not so sure what is so "draconian" about Bloomberg. He is a true independent albiet "left leaning". I don't think he is a vialbe candidate, but he was an excellent "common sense" executive.

Charlotte are you serious? Why is it that women think the only person that can run for president is Hillary. You are so biased. You will actually take the chance of write- in Hillary rather than support the democratic candidate? You are not a true democrat. Why is it that Obama supporters will vote for whoever the nominee is, but Hillary supporters are so racist, bitter, angry and will not? If you care at all about this country and the issues you would support (Barack) or whoever gets the nomination. After decades it is a shame this country has not changed. You would rather vote for a likely to lose candidate (Bloomberg/Nader) or republican than a black man with the same views on policy as Hillary and most democrats. SHAMEFUL
Do your write-in campaign, we will all suffer together at the hands of the republicans- more war, tax breaks for the rich, republican rule on supreme court, and economy in recession. Americans deserve what they get!!

Good idea on his part.
The 2008 elections appear to be turning into a battle over ideology.

Remain a capitalist nation, with the constitution as our guide, and free enterprise as our flag.

Or follow the lead of some European nations and Canada and some communist nations–socialistic approaches to healthcare and economic rewards and a drastically reduced emphasis on a free-market economy and sustainment of the armed services.

Either way–it's a nasty place for a candidate with belief in entreprenuerial spirit and reduced government control. Probably best he set aside those goals. If any one of the DNC candidates become President we'll have a hell of a lot to fix in 4-8 years.

Thank God! He's done nothing for NYC but cause real estate to sky rocket, transportation costs have gone up, and NYC has become nothing but a haven for the filthy rich.

McCain/Bloomberg does sound Good. I am an Independent and I like and respect them both.

As for the ultra right, lets face it. They are the backbone of America, you don't have to agree with what they believe but give them the credit they have earned. These people vote in EVERY election from Pres to dog catcher. They don't get involved in politics every four years they are involved EVERY DAY. They are the ones who practice what they preach. There is no way that they can stay home and not vote on election day. Everything they stand for says they have to help the country and their communities and one of the ways you do this, is by voting. They may feel as if they are voting for the lesser of two evils, HOWEVER they will be out there voting for whomever they consider that person to be. McCain? Obama? Nader? I can't pretend to know who they will vote for. But VOTE they will.

I like Bloomberg just where he is.

Yeah we don't need another independent candidate in this election — we already have Nader and I have a feeling we'll have him every 4 years.
For those of you who are saying you guys won't vote for Obama/vote for McCain or Nader/write Hillary's name on the ballot despite her not being nominated at the DNC, I'm convinced that you guys don't care a bit about the democratic party, not to mention the fulture of this country. You guys just sound like Hillary fanatics, and it just ruins her image even more. If Hillary loses the nomination, she WILL endorse Obama. It's not like she has a choice. Works the same vice versa. Obama will have to endorse her if he loses. Think people, think!

Mr. Bloomberg made a wise choice, now he should endorse Barack Obama for President.

A ticket McCain - Bloomberg would be enormously attractive for
Independents and disgruntled Hillary Democrats.

It would be not attractive for the extremist GOP Ultraright, but they are becoming progressively irrelevant.

If such ticket could be endorsed by Huckabee, this would make it
nearly invencible.

TOM

The only question I have about this decision is his meetings with Obama. It seems clear he would jump into the picture with a rise of Clinton or Mitt? Obama has the most liberal, to the left, record in the Senate for 2007 and has earned the title of a “liberal socialist”. He’s not representative of Democratic principles in any real sense.
It begs the question as to what is this man getting?

Your flirting didnt work.Now go find something else to spend your money on and help the economy you and your friends helped tear down.How about a nice vacation to the middle east?

If Hillary does not get the Democratic nomination, she should run as a third party candidate.

Good choice, Mike.

Now go talk some sense into Nader.

We need you to be President……………………………

He needs to endorse the only independent, bipartisan candidate:
John McCain

Good. He doesn't need the White House to impose his draconian rules on millions of Americans. If he does run he would be to John McCain what Clinton and Nader have been to Obama.

Good. Stay in NYC!

If Hillary loses I hope he will change his mind. I will write in HIllary if Obama is the only choice. We could get around the media bias, the Obama-bots if every single person who wants Hillary will write her name on the ballot. FDR won a third term without his name on the ballot. That was without the internet, just word of mouth. We, Hillary supporters, could launch a major on line campaign. Hillary supporters what do you think?

What would be exceptionally wondeful for America is to have a ticket with OBAMA/BLOOMBERG.

This would not only confirm Obama's message of bringing newness to Washington but they would make an interesting duo for the absolute interest of the American people.

Imagine Obama taking on Foreign policies and Bloomberg on domestic issues. Not only an unbeatable pair but together tehy can command the respect of ALL Americans and restore LEADERSHIP to this world.

JUST IMAGINE. THESE R INTERESTING TIMES!!!