Posted on 08/10/2006 5:24:12 PM PDT by gopwinsin04
Mayor Bloomberg's decision to give a rousing endorsement to Senator Lieberman's vow to run for election as an independent is stirring speculation on the possibility of the mayor's own independent campaign for the presidency in 2008. Mr. Bloomberg, who is now publicly in the midst of weighing his own bid for the highest office in the land, threw his support behind Mr. Lieberman's third-party candidacy yesterday, saying the country needs "nonpartisan elected officials who think doing the right thing for the public is more important than supporting some party." Mr. Bloomberg said he would gladly campaign for Mr. Lieberman if asked. Mr. Bloomberg's support for Mr. Lieberman's campaign could potentially help his chances if the mayor decides to run for president as a third-party candidate in 2008.
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There is proof positive that it is a good thing to get out of Manhattan once in awhile. No one south of Camden or west of Philadelphia would ever vote for him. What a buffoon
The more liberals in the race to split up the vote on the left the merrier, I say.
Only a RINO would go for that.
I'm not quite sure what you mean in your post that only a "RINO would go for that"; if you're in reference to me or to the people who would support Unity '08 as a third party.
Nonetheless, they have some heavy-hitters on their Founders Council such as Hamilton Jordan, from the Carter Administration. Hey, even if they pull 3 or 4 percent of the vote, nationally, from the Dem candidate, I'm happy.
Only a RINO would put themselves on a "Unity '08" ticket - talking about the candidate.
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