Turns out that Mayor(s) Giuliani and Bloomberg (a) didn't have a close relationship before 2001; (b) aren't very close now; and (c) neither man likes like the fact the other is in (or near) the race. (Technically, Bloomberg is not in the race, but is clearly edging closer to an entry as an independent.)
In other news, the sun rose in the East this morning...
Showing posts with label Unity 08. Show all posts
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Bloomberg Leaves GOP
In a move that has been widely predicted, Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the GOP yesterday to free himself from "rigid idealogy." Bloomberg, who made millions with his eponymous financial terminals, can self-fund a third-party campaign, and he is clearly leaving his options open.
Of course, being the second Mayor of New York in the race should provide some interesting contrasts, as well as a revisiting of Giuliani's record. It's also conceivable that the three leading contenders (NY Senator Hillary Clinton, Rudy, and a independent Bloomberg) all "hail" from New York.
On a more series note, the traditional parties appear to be at a cyclical low in terms of appeal to the "middle 20 yards" of American politics. New vehicles like Unity 08, coupled with an internet that continues to disperse political power away from Washington, could mean a much different political season next year.
Of course, being the second Mayor of New York in the race should provide some interesting contrasts, as well as a revisiting of Giuliani's record. It's also conceivable that the three leading contenders (NY Senator Hillary Clinton, Rudy, and a independent Bloomberg) all "hail" from New York.
On a more series note, the traditional parties appear to be at a cyclical low in terms of appeal to the "middle 20 yards" of American politics. New vehicles like Unity 08, coupled with an internet that continues to disperse political power away from Washington, could mean a much different political season next year.
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