President Mikey-?

Its no secret that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would like to be President. Unfortunately, he has a city to run and can't be gone for two years chasing the dream. The WSJ watching the Democrats set their calendars for primaries in 2008 has an interesting observation.

What if the 2008 process serves to favor someone else -- namely, a billionaire who wants to run as an independent? It's possible that both major party nominees could emerge from their accelerated primaries so bruised, and with such high negatives, that the voters will already be feeling buyer's remorse. Then someone like New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg could decide to get into the race, spend $500 million of his own money, and truly remake the Presidential race.

It's a long, long time from February 5, 2008 until we get to the conventions in the Summer. It's even further from February to November. A man with a multi-billion dollar net worth could spend $500 million and run almost unopposed. Since we have turned politics into entertainment, the public will be bored with the candidates by February... The media will have said everything 15 times and we will be turned off... What else have we got to do? Watch and listen to Mayor Mikey tell us why he should be the one and the traveling circus tell us why he is the wrong one?

It'll be fun watching and handicapping the race... Best show in town-!

Politics

At some point we have to wade into this fevered swamp. We are all off on our 20 month long journey. I suspect that it will not be over on election night. The cloeness of the past elections plus the increased angry partisanship will not allow any candidate to concede gracefully. Lawyers will be hired, suits will be filed and then suits will be filled.

One candidate has begun her quest by holding conversations around the country. She has a history of talking more than listening, but perhaps that is a conversation in her eyes.

The folks at Air Congress have some thoughts and votes on this subject. A mystery video is working its way thru the YouTube-O-Sphere. Its author is unknown. Suspicions arise by jaded political handicappers and wingnutz of all stripes.

Its good to see the new toys being used so early. I expect to seem many many more... Some will be of dubious taste and not for public consumption... No, no inside knowledge. Just a healthy respect for my fellow Americans and our love of the pompous.

Its gonna be a long ride. Enjoy the scenery!