June 21, 2007
Independent at last!

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg changes tack.


Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced Tuesday that he was dropping his Republican affiliation, a step that could clear the way for him to make an independent bid for the presidency.

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Until he ran for mayor in 2001, Mr. Bloomberg was a lifelong Democrat, and his success in New York reflected his ability to draw Democratic votes: he is for abortion rights, gay rights and gun control.


I hereby make a solemn vow to you, my readers: If Michael Bloomberg gets into the Presidential race as an independent, I will refer to him forevermore as "Michael Bloomberg Keeton Strayhorn". And I will start a petition to demand that he be referred to as "Grandpa" on the ballot. It's just the right thing to do.

Posted by Charles Kuffner on June 21, 2007 to The making of the President
Comments

I love it when bloggers criticize someone for not being close-minded enough.

Posted by: Dale on June 21, 2007 9:18 AM

I have no earthly idea what you're talking about, Dale.

Posted by: Charles Kuffner on June 21, 2007 9:56 AM

Come to think of it, Bloomberg does look a little Grandpa-ish.

Posted by: Josh Berthume on June 21, 2007 2:20 PM

I think Bloomberg might be a much more attractive candidate than Strayhorn was, though. It would depend on his war stance, but its possible.

I would consider supporting him if Clinton won the nomination. I'm not sure how much I would consider it, but I probably would actually consider it.

Posted by: Michael Hurta on June 21, 2007 5:03 PM