Is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Preparing to Run for President?
but “when.” While insisting he has no plans to make a run at the presidency, Bloomberg – who many people feel would run as an independent candidate – has, in recent days, dropped many hints that he is seriously considering the possibility. A trip to Texas and Okalahoma last week, two states with strict ballot access, is seen as one indicator. Another is the fact that Bloomberg’s website – seen as instrumental in his run for mayor – was recently relaunched. Bloomberg, a longtime Republican, is viewed as likely – should he run – to enter the race as an Independent, especially if the Republican front-runner, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, is still leading in the polls. In spite of the lack of money compared to running as a Republican or Democrat, the estimated $500 million to $1 billion of his own money Bloomberg could be willing to spend would make certain that Bloomberg – like Ross Perot before him – is well known, and quickly. Recent polling from the New York Daily News even
