Whatcha talking bout Willis?
Posted on 06/19/2007 3:40:02 PM PDT by neverdem
Associated Press
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party on Tuesday and switched to unaffiliated, a move certain to be seen as a prelude to an independent presidential bid that would upend the 2008 race.
The billionaire former CEO, who was a lifelong Democrat before he switched to the Republican Party in 2001 for his first mayoral run, said the change in his voter registration does not mean he is running for president.
"Although my plans for the future haven't changed, I believe this brings my affiliation into alignment with how I have led and will continue to lead our city," Bloomberg said.
The 65-year-old mayor has increasingly been the subject of speculation that he will run as an independent in 2008, despite his repeated promises to leave politics after the end of his term in 2009. He has fueled the buzz with increasing out-of-state travel, a greater focus on national issues and repeated criticism of the partisan politics that dominate Washington.
This is a breaking news update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party on Tuesday and switched to unaffiliated, a move certain to be seen as a prelude to an independent presidential bid that would upend the 2008 race.
The billionaire former CEO, who was a lifelong Democrat before he switched to the Republican Party in 2001 for his first mayoral run, said the change in his voter registration does not mean he is running for president.
I would say good riddance, but Bloomer wasn’t really a republican anyway. Hell, I’m not a republican, so I really have no right to comment on this to start with. lol
Bloombug will get some of the liberalcon and log cabincon Republicrats to follow him when Rudy loses to Fred, but his target suckers will be liberal Jews and disenchanted Hellary dupes. The real threat will be if he and his cash sign on to McCain’s eventual third party run. The political season is still young.
I’ll keep drinking my koolaid. I think your analysis is wrong about this one.
Bloomberg became a Republican just so he could win the primary. I'm not sure that there was any strong Republican running in New York City that year. He is a liberal.
-PJ
Like he ever was to begin with.
That’s it? I thought there would be more.
Where the heck have you been Lady?????
I’ve missed you!
Busy, making trouble. ;-)
How are you doing these days?
Glad to know you’re not falling down on the job!!!!!
Things are good here, I keep busy.
It’s my mission in life! ;)
How is your adorable daughter?
Having a mission is a good thing!!!!
Daughter is just fine. She has a friend spending a couple of days and the 2 of them are eating me out of house and home :)
Anyone who ever believed him to be a Republican is a blithering idiot.
He was a Republican? Who could tell?
Of course U.S. politics is loaded with his type.
Missions can be fun, too! ;)
How old is the daughter now? And is her friend as much as she is? LOL!
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