Posted on 06/19/2007 3:40:02 PM PDT by neverdem
Associated Press
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party on Tuesday and switched to unaffiliated, a move certain to be seen as a prelude to an independent presidential bid that would upend the 2008 race.
The billionaire former CEO, who was a lifelong Democrat before he switched to the Republican Party in 2001 for his first mayoral run, said the change in his voter registration does not mean he is running for president.
"Although my plans for the future haven't changed, I believe this brings my affiliation into alignment with how I have led and will continue to lead our city," Bloomberg said.
The 65-year-old mayor has increasingly been the subject of speculation that he will run as an independent in 2008, despite his repeated promises to leave politics after the end of his term in 2009. He has fueled the buzz with increasing out-of-state travel, a greater focus on national issues and repeated criticism of the partisan politics that dominate Washington.
This is a breaking news update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party on Tuesday and switched to unaffiliated, a move certain to be seen as a prelude to an independent presidential bid that would upend the 2008 race.
The billionaire former CEO, who was a lifelong Democrat before he switched to the Republican Party in 2001 for his first mayoral run, said the change in his voter registration does not mean he is running for president.
No problem, now he runs for her senate seat and becomes one of the most powerful senators....like Jeffords only more so because of his NYC constituency.
While I admire your conspiratorial creativity....there is some logic missing here.
First, leaving out sophisticated ultra anti-Republican NYC...name one Republican who would vote for a sissy liberal non-affiliated candidate...and when....no primarys.
Second, how would Hitlery benefit from a dim/rino/non-aff from a very blue state? Her VP has to from a redish/pink state...Florica? Ohio? ...or even a blueish state like PA or Indiana....
Think about it....
Well put.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1853002/posts?page=321#321
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1853002/posts?page=322#322
When one is being conspiratorial all logic goes out the door. ;-)
I wish Ollie North was running for Pres.
#3-—”how can the sleep at night”
______I know what you mean. I’m in New Jersey 30 miles away,and even I can’t sleep at night. It should take somewhat less than the amount on $ he was willing to spend on the New York effort, though, to figure out why he shouldn’t run and COULDN’T win a Presidential race.
I suppose that among Bloomberg’s crowd, dressing up as a Republican for a few years was mainly sort of a kinky thrill. Do they hold parades for that sort of thing in New York nowadays?
Ollie North! Now that’s one Republican that could not get the support of one Nancy Reagan.
I think you’re right... Republicanism was a fetish for Bloomberg. But he outlived it even if he kept the Republican moniker for a time.
It was not even a fetish. Bloomberg is an elitist Upper East Side liberal Democrat who took the Republican line along with an endorsement from Rudy for an agreed upon price.
Everyone got what they wanted at the time. And now that time is done. So Bloomberg moves on. He never was a Republican in any sense or shape of the word, not even as a RINO.
I hope he gives Shrillary hives.
he never was a Republican. He was Republican in paper only after reading the Tea Leaves after 9/11.
He was Republican in paper only before reading the Tea Leaves before 9/11. September 11, 2001 was Primary Day. He was on the GOP Primary ballot already against Herman Badillo.
“Bloomberg no longer a Republican”
I didn’t know that he ever was one.
He was a Republican?????? LOL
Jumping in late, but what do Republican' stand for?
Bloomberg never was - anyone who thought different was a fool.
...Just another shallow Fat Cat with deep Soros-like pockets.
Good riddance!!! Take the rest of the RINO's with you and don't let the door hit you in the @$$ on the way out!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.