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Originally Posted by DeltAlum
It's probably fair to point out that, before becoming a Republican, he was a Democrat.
Now, he wants to be an Independent.
Doesn't anyone else think that this guy will accept any label that he thinks is the most popular way of getting a few votes?
He may be a great mayor, but there's a lot of difference between Gracie Mansion and the White House.
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Well, he switched to Republican b/c the Democratic candidate for the mayor's race that year was pretty set already and he knew he'd have no way of getting the nomination. I think that's the same reasoning behind being "independent" (though I still don't think he's going to run).
Plus, he's a businessman before anything - he cares less about lables and more about the bottom line I think, so I agree he'll accept any label that gets him what he wants - but I don't think it's a negative. The whole 2 party system has some major issues, IMO...
And your last line I'll make 2 points about...
1. Bloomie doesn't live in Gracie Mansion. He lives in his own mansion b/c he likes it better and b/c it costs the city less than maintaining Gracie for him.
2. Then why the heck do people think Rudy will do such a good job?!?!?! He won't, people! There's a lot more to running the US than looking good in a press shot after a national tragedy...
(Directed at those who think Rudy can run the country, not at DA!
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