[tcostell]

Nonsense. He’s a lifelong liberal who has never even bothered to give Republicans lip service. He’ll draw some votes from the extreme left end of the Democratic party, and won’t win a single state... even NY.

[neocon1984]

“Nonsense. He’s a lifelong liberal who has never even bothered to give Republicans lip service. He’ll draw some votes from the extreme left end of the Democratic party, and won’t win a single state... even NY.

I agree with everything you say except for where he will draw votes. They will come from Democrat and Republican moderates, most likely in East Coast (blue) states. Hillary will turn to the center after the convention and run as a moderate. He could hurt her if the Rep nominee has a chance in some East Coast states (e.g., NJ, NH). In other words, Blooberg running would help Rudy and very likely Fred (who is more moderate than he seems).

I think this is all about making sure that NYC gets more federal money after the ‘08 election.

[The Pack Knight]

Nonsense. He’s a lifelong liberal who has never even bothered to give Republicans lip service.

I agree that he's a lifelong liberal, but he's actually given a substantial amount of money to Republican congressional campaigns across the country, primarily those of the "McCain wing", including McCain himself. He has given more than lip service to Republicans, even if his policies don't necessarily reflect that.

One advantage of his is his lack of record on most national issues. He'll be able to take just about any position he chooses. If he runs, I expect him to take typical "Rockefeller Republican" positions, except I think he'll advocate withdrawal from Iraq. I don't think he'll win any states either, unless we nominate an exceptionally weak candidate, like, ironically, McCain.

[pepsionice]

Other than NY state....I can’t think of a single state that would vote for the guy.