Bloomberg Says Not Presidential Candidate

Filed under Michael R. Bloomberg, Politics
January 3, 2008 8:33 am

Despite yet another round of speculation about his presidential ambitions, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday denied he will run for U.S. president.  “I’m not going to be a candidate,” he told NBC’s “Today Show.” “I am not a candidate.”"I’m going to be mayor,” he said as he chatted about the environment and helped mulch Christmas trees on camera.  Bloomberg made his comments as the people of Iowa prepared to cast the first votes of the 2008 presidential election contests in Democratic and Republican caucuses. Both races are tight.

Asked if he would support another independent candidate, Bloomberg replied that he wanted to see an “independent approach where we stop this partisan bickering and stop special interests and get the best from both parties.”

Bloomberg, now an independent, won office in New York as a moderate Republican. Before that he was a longtime Democrat.

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  1. Mike Bloomberg for President said,

    January 16, 2008 @ 2:57 am

    It is my belief that Mayor Mike will eventually get in the race. I have launched a website to join the chorus of those calling for him to run. It can be found at:

    http://www.RunMikeRun.com

    It is informational, and contains statements by politicians from both parties, notable business leaders and others regarding a possible third-party run by Mike Bloomberg. It also contains some videos of interviews and others of Mike speaking on issues.

    It also links to a petition that people can sign to encourage him to enter the race.

    Best regards,
    Chris

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