Bloomberg leaves Republican Party

[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.

[33girl]

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?

From what I've seen of him, I have to agree with you on this one.

[xo_kathy]

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.

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!)

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by xo_kathy

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.

So what's happening with Gracie, then? I wouldn't think the City would want it sitting empty. Just curious.

/sidetrack

[AlphaFrog]

According to wiki:

As of 2005, current mayor Michael Bloomberg does not live in Gracie Mansion, although he uses it for meetings and events. At the beginning of Bloomberg's term he launched a major restoration of the mansion, which was funded by an anonymous donor, rumored to be the mayor himself. Bloomberg has used the Mansion as a place for official visitors to stay while in the city.

[Rudey]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

So what's happening with Gracie, then? I wouldn't think the City would want it sitting empty. Just curious.

/sidetrack

There are events there a lot. Usually there are city employees in bad suits, wearing cheap ties. You shake a few hands. Sometimes there's a photo line so you can get a picture on the lawn with Mike. Things of that nature.

And Bloomberg screwed up my zip code. I wouldn't mind if people between Lex and 5th got their own zip code because I think anything East of Lex is trashy, but he had to be silly.

-Rudey

[MysticCat]

Thanks, AlphaFrog and Rudey.

[xo_kathy]

Originally Posted by Rudey

I think anything East of Lex is trashy, but he had to be silly.

-Rudey

What about if you're between Lex and 3rd - is that only half trashy?

And I thought you lived in Chicago now...was that a long time ago?

[Kevin]

Just curious.. but is Fox News running a lot of crap about the fee? I'm trying to see why anyone in KC would even know or care about this.

[Rudey]

Originally Posted by xo_kathy

What about if you're between Lex and 3rd - is that only half trashy?

And I thought you lived in Chicago now...was that a long time ago?

Ewww you live near Dorrian's! haha.

Chicago was many moons ago.

-Rudey

[xo_kathy]

Originally Posted by Rudey

Ewww you live near Dorrian's! haha.

Chicago was many moons ago.

-Rudey

Ha ha - I'm not talking about me! I'm a suburban girl, now. Just wondering your opinion...

You'll really think I'm trashy when I tell you where I live...think "up the river", as in prison...But we live on the nice side of town.

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by xo_kathy

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.

I used the term "Gracie Mansion," because it is the traditional home of NYC Mayors and has become sort of a catch phrase for the office.

I could have been literal and said there's a lot of difference between being the mayor of New York and President of the United States -- but I like the analogy better.

I think your post basically says the same thing mine did. As for Rudy, I don't necessarily think he'd be a good President.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

I used the term "Gracie Mansion," because it is the traditional home of NYC Mayors and has become sort of a catch phrase for the office.

I could have been literal and said there's a lot of difference between being the mayor of New York and President of the United States -- but I like the analogy better.

I think your post basically says the same thing mine did. As for Rudy, I don't necessarily think he'd be a good President.

Sort of a follow-up:
Candidate Bloomberg may face anti-New York bias

Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:24PM EDT
By Daniel Trotta
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He's from New York, an independent and Jewish. If New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg runs for the White House, he will face those three issues, any one of which could sink a presidential campaign, experts say.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsO...45980420070621

[shinerbock]

I don't think Rudy is the best choice to "run" the country, but then again if he gets the nom, I don't see him facing someone better prepared to do it in the general.