Why not?
The GOP was more than happy to sell him the "R" brand in 2001.
Have to admit, you got me there. :-)
Not only has Bloomy run as a GOPer, but also as a Dem and an Indie, in the race for the mayor of NYC AND he's a carpetbagger, as he's from Mass.! As the mayor of NYC, he didn't even cheer for the Yankees!