Bloomberg and Unity08 in talks?

Does this look Presidential?

While Michael Bloomberg continues to deny that he is interested in a run at the Presidency, others claim he his at least interested in exploring the possibility of an independent run.

"Although there has been no decision to run yet, sources tell CBS 2 that Bloomberg has a loose group of advisers figuring out exactly what it would take to gather 700,000 signatures, get on the ballot on all 50 states, and select potential electoral college delegates."

In addition, there have also been conservations between the Bloomberg camp and the Unity08 group.

Regardless of whether Bloomberg runs, I like his rhetoric. "I believe we can turn around the county's wrong-headed course, but only if we base actions on ideas, shared values, and a commitment to solve problems without regard to party."

Ralph Nader to run for President in 2008?

Setting up a real Independent debate

Ralph Nader made a small hint at running for President according to some at the Take Back America Conference.

Imagine an Independent Party debate between Ralph Nader and Michael Bloomberg - that might actually be interesting.

Bloomberg blasts Presidential debates, partisanship

Is partisanship destroying America?

NY City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, blasted the Presidential debates and the U.S. press yesterday at Google's headquarters.

"They have absolutely nothing to do with the job and the qualifications. And they don't tell you anything about whether or not any of those candidates would be good or bad presidents. What they really say is, did they memorize their notes of ‘What to say if …' and whether their staff was able to anticipate," the mayor said. "If you look at both debates, they pandered, what I would argue, the same ways."

In addition, Bloomberg had strong words about Washington's addiction to partisanship.

" Washington is sinking into a swamp of dysfunction….We're talking about a serious and harmful addiction here," Mr. Bloomberg was to tell attendees at an opening session last night, according to a prepared text released by his office. "Unfortunately, there's no ‘Promises' clinic for partisanship."

(New York Sun)

NY Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, is the next Ralph Nader?

Will Bloomberg run as a Third Party Candidate?

"New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is prepared to spend an unprecedented $1 billion of his own $5.5 billion personal fortune for a third-party presidential campaign, personal friends of the mayor tell The Washington Times."