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An AP report that Mayor Bloomberg has been "conducting extensive polling and voter analysis in all 50 states" continues to fan the flames of a possible Bloomberg '08 bid. We can just imagine it: People in Alaska, Missouri, Ohio, all getting phone calls and asked, "How would you feel if a billionaire who happened to also be a mayor of a certain urban area decided to run for President - as an independent?"
So far, Bloomberg-related polling calls have allegedly occurred in Wyoming, Minnesota and New Mexico. The Independence Party's Frank McKay said, "it's coming down to one word - polling - and [Bloomberg's] doing a ton of it." The president of polling company told the Sun it could cost up to $30,000 per state to conduct the kind of polling the AP suggests - which means Bloomberg could have sunk $1 million (or more!) on this.
Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports surmised, "It's a big price if you're a mere mortal and a big price tag if you're a candidate who's depending on contributions from others. I can't imagine anyone else would do it — even the Bush campaign in 2004 didn't. But Mayor Bloomberg is considering something completely unconventional and probably wants to see where he stands in all 50 states. The cost to him is relatively insignificant."
WCBS 2 notes that Bloomberg's denials of a presidential run are growing "weaker" each day. And Bloomberg is experiencing high approval ratings from city residents, according to a Quinnipiac poll, though most don't necessarily want him to run for mayor; about two-thirds believe he has a "moral obligation" to finish his term as mayor.
Photograph of Mayor Bloomberg at the Mulchfest setup outside the Today Show
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Although I like the guy his chance of being president is nil considering how many out there in middle America have a fond desire to dislike anything with New York City as well as his problems with the NRA crowd. Plus did he realize he's Jewish? Another problem with mainstream america.
Agree. I think Bloomberg has done a great job as Mayor, but his persona will not translate well to the rest of the country.
All he'll do is siphon votes away from the Democratic nominee.
about two-thirds believe he has a "moral obligation" to finish his term as mayor.
But everyone else gets a free pass?
"his chance of being president is nil considering how many out there in middle America have a fond desire to dislike anything with New York City as well as his problems with the NRA crowd. Plus did he realize he's Jewish? Another problem with mainstream america."
Gee, who made Snoopy the spokesperson for mainstream America? Considering that right now, we have a woman, a black and a mormon near the top of the pack, I don't see why a jewish billionaire can't be up there too.
Writing off a large group of people based on your preconceived notions about their supposed preconceived notions is hypocritical and condescending.
Stereotype: A generalization, usually exaggerated or oversimplified and often offensive, that is used to describe or distinguish a group.
Prejudice: 1. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. 2. any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable.
3. unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, esp. of a hostile nature, regarding a racial, religious, or national group.
eyecant, get real.
Look at the specs and you will realize that certain individuals out there in the real world of middle America have problems with certain types of people, like it or not.
Go back to when Kennedy was running for president and you will see that same reflection of the voter. He didn't exactly knock Nixon out of the water.
After all the banter settles down and Hil makes Obama look foolish and Obama makes Hil look foolish what do you have left? Two fools.
A jewish billionaire from NYC. How far do you think that is going to go over in mid west america?
Get real.
BTW mispell, thanks for the all the definitions, but I also have the Webster Dictionary on line so I really don't need your cut and paste.
A jewish billionaire from NYC. How far do you think that is going to go over in mid west america?
I was thinking more along the lines of what the world is going to think....
Bloomberg=Spoiler à la Nader
Please stay out of it, Mr. Mayor!
Those definitions were provided so you could take a moment and reflect on your preconceived notions, since you obviously haven't done so. In a Snoopy world, I suppose women, blacks and jews would never try for elected office because everyone knows it could never happen. I'm a 3rd generation native New Yorker who knows you don't have to go to the midwest to find racism and prejudice.