Could Mayor Bloomberg's Possible Presidential Run Change Our Political Landscape?

mayor_bloomberg.jpgReports have shown that New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is prepared to spend about $1 billion of his own $5.5 billion personal fortune for a third-party presidential campaign. The mayor has told close personal friends and associates that he will make a third-party run if he thinks he can influence the national debate.

Former Federal Election Commission Chairman Michael Toner:
"Bloomberg is H. Ross Perot on steroids."

Republicans are worried that Bloomberg could split the Republican vote and allow the Democratic presidential candidate win the election.

But could a substantial percentage of the voting populace choose to vote for a third-party candidate? Such a thing would shock the two-major political party landscape. With more money than either Democratic or Republican candidate, Bloomberg would not have any problem getting his name on the ballot in all 50 states.

Imagine voting for a third-party candidate that takes the "best" from each side. Hmm, curious... Perhaps the Unity 08 campaign may have found a banner leader.

Washington Times - Bloomberg poised for third-party campaign

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