Comments on: Bloomberg passes on White House run

By: Ivan, Chicago, Illinois

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:53:02 +0000

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.

By: Dennis, NJ

Dennis, NJ — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:45:06 +0000

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!!

By: mjc

mjc — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:12:57 +0000

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.

By: Walt, Belton,TX

Walt, Belton,TX — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:12:37 +0000

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

By: Kathryn Irby

Kathryn Irby — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:49:21 +0000

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

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

By: Jean Alex

Jean Alex — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:46:58 +0000

You should tell that idiot Nader to do the same.

CNN SHOW MY comment!!!!!

By: ESH

ESH — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:04:52 +0000

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

By: fonsworth for OBAMA

fonsworth for OBAMA — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:46:12 +0000

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.

By: Texasboo

Texasboo — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:01:40 +0000

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!!

By: Rafael Richmond Virginia

Rafael Richmond Virginia — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:45:36 +0000

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

By: kwk - NJ

kwk - NJ — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:42:32 +0000

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.

By: LoveOBAMA

LoveOBAMA — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:42:22 +0000

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!!

By: Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL

Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:39:40 +0000

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.

By: Obamista NYC

Obamista NYC — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:38:50 +0000

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.

By: Indie in Iowa

Indie in Iowa — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:38:27 +0000

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.

By: TheLeftNut

TheLeftNut — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:34:31 +0000

I like Bloomberg just where he is.

By: Jen in VA

Jen in VA — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:32:08 +0000

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!

By: Art

Art — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:19:19 +0000

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

By: Tom Wittmann

Tom Wittmann — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:09:27 +0000

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

By: Rosemary Storaska

Rosemary Storaska — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:07:43 +0000

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?

By: Jed in Texas

Jed in Texas — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:57:36 +0000

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?

By: Babu

Babu — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:51:37 +0000

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

By: Lucas, Nashville TN

Lucas, Nashville TN — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:50:15 +0000

Good choice, Mike.

Now go talk some sense into Nader.

By: Bill Jay

Bill Jay — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:48:06 +0000

We need you to be President.................................

By: anon

anon — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:45:59 +0000

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

By: Lloyd Hansen

Lloyd Hansen — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:34:58 +0000

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.

By: KaptKarl

KaptKarl — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:29:49 +0000

Good. Stay in NYC!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:23:22 +0000

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?

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:22:31 +0000

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!!!