Bloomberg officially decides not to run

In a New York Times article, Mike Bloomberg officially announced his decision to not seek the presidency this year. This is probably for many of the reasons that have recently been outlined on this blog. However, he did write that if there is a candidate who emerges as an independent thinker who will challenge party orthodoxy with new solutions to problems that make sense, Bloomberg will work to help that candidate win the election. Really, this could be either Obama or Mccain.

Will either candidate consider Bloomberg as a vice president? A cabinet post? Bloomberg would be a powerful and credible force in either role. Bloomberg has met with Obama in the past, so it may be possible.

Bloomberg lambasts economic stimulus package

Bloomberg again showed why he would be a powerful force as President by harshly criticizing the economic stimulus plan recently passed by congress and signed by the President. He notes that these type of politically popular short term fixes are impotent in the long run to stave off recession.



However, as perhaps further indication that he is probably not going to be a candidate for President in this election cycle, Bloomberg applauded Barack Obama for recently announcing a plan to invest in the nation's infrastructure, which Bloomberg called for just a few weeks ago.



Interesting that the most common sense policy that has been proposed by a candidate to date is a complete rip-off of something Bloomberg proposes. If he cannot be President, perhaps a prominent cabinet position would be in order for Mr. Bloomberg?

Why we need Bloomberg: The Video

Check out this video about why Mike Bloomberg is needed as an independent candidate in 2008:

http://www.draftbloomberg.com/

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Mark Cuban Endorses Mike Bloomberg

Here is the link to the blog posting where Mark Cuban outlines why Michael Bloomberg is the best person to lead our country as President for the next 4 years:

Mark Cuban's Presidential Endorsement