There's been talk, on and off, of the prospect of New York mayor Michael Bloomberg waging a run for President in 2008. As Independent.
It's not been taken all too seriously by all too many people yet - but as the below snippet shows, he's not exactly eager to dispel the speculation.
In the still unlikely case that he were to run, what would you think? Personally, of him? And about the impact on the Democratic and Republican campaigns?
Bloomberg formally won his office as the Republican candidate, but appears to be somewhere to the left of Lincoln Chafee. My guess is that any run of his, even if it would just gather a few percentage points, would be to the detriment of the Democrat.
Here's the entertaining little, highly lighthearted snippet:
Quote:NEW YORK (AP) ?- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who repeatedly denies he's running for president, clearly enjoys the song and dance of speculation.
The Republican billionaire dressed up as Bruce Springsteen and entertained guests at a holiday party with a rendition of "Born to Run."
Dressed in a white T-shirt, jeans with a red bandanna over a mullet wig, Bloomberg and his backup band of deputy mayors and senior staffers performed the song at Thursday night's party, with lyrics that fantasize about him launching an independent candidacy and winning the White House.
"I say 'Next stop: Washington!' Cause folks like us, baby we were born to run. We'll win, you'll see, and beat the GOP and Democrats," they sang, according to those present.
The group, who called themselves Mike Bloomsteen and the Bullpen Band, jammed on inflatable toy saxophones and guitars during the musical portions of the hit song. The party was for City Hall staff and was not open to the media.
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