If Bloomberg runs, what are the ramifications?

[Jackson]

I think Bernie will be a shoo in.

 

[Indeependent]

He might get the Open Borders crowd.

 

[Mac1958]

He'd run as an Independent, so he wouldn't have any effect on the Democrats' nomination.

He might deter Jim Webb from running, and that would be a disappointment.
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[Jackson]

He'd run as an Independent, so he wouldn't have any effect on the Democrats' nomination.

He might deter Jim Webb from running, and that would be a disappointment.
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I am assuming that he will enter before the primaries, or he's thinking he might be a dark horse winning at the convention if Hillary goes down.

 

[Mac1958]

He'd run as an Independent, so he wouldn't have any effect on the Democrats' nomination.

He might deter Jim Webb from running, and that would be a disappointment.
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I am assuming that he will enter before the primaries, or he's thinking he might be a dark horse winning at the convention if Hillary goes down.

Could be. From a timing perspective, he probably wouldn't wait for a Hillary fall to get in, so he'd have to pick his affiliation.

Also, if Hillary did have to drop out, I'd think Biden would jump right in, no?
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[g5000]

It is too late to declare one's candidacy. The deadline is passed.

 

[Timmy]

It is too late to declare one's candidacy. The deadline is passed.

For dems n repubs . Bloomy can run on his own .

 

[Jackson]

He'd run as an Independent, so he wouldn't have any effect on the Democrats' nomination.

He might deter Jim Webb from running, and that would be a disappointment.
.

I am assuming that he will enter before the primaries, or he's thinking he might be a dark horse winning at the convention if Hillary goes down.

Could be. From a timing perspective, he probably wouldn't wait for a Hillary fall to get in, so he'd have to pick his affiliation.

Also, if Hillary did have to drop out, I'd think Biden would jump right in, no?
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Wow, what a prospect: Bernie, Hillary Bloomberg and Biden! Why not Weiner???

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

My gut is that Bloomberg being as liberal as he is, would sap the Democrat vote... Conservatives would not vote for him.

 

[g5000]

It is too late to declare one's candidacy. The deadline is passed.

For dems n repubs . Bloomy can run on his own .

Good luck with that.

As for the idea that a Bloomberg candidacy would ensure a Sanders victory, the opposite is true.

Nanny State Bloomberg would steal votes from The Bern. He would ensure a GOP victory.

 

[JakeStarkey]

If either Trump or Sanders win their party's nomination, Bloomberg will run as a Moderate Independent. He might dominate the middle with 40% of the vote. That might be enough.

 

[OKTexas]

He'd run as an Independent, so he wouldn't have any effect on the Democrats' nomination.

He might deter Jim Webb from running, and that would be a disappointment.
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He wouldn't be in until the general, he could well be the regressives Perot, sucking off 3-4% off the dems.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Bloomberg has a very odd oral fixation... he is fixated on what people stick in their mouths.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Now, now, OKTexas, stop, stop.

You are the regressive far right, and we all know it.

 

[skye]

Bloomberg has a very odd oral fixation... he is fixated on what people stick in t heir mouths.

Yes! he is a food nanny!

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I think Bernie will be a shoo in.

If Bernie was in the race I think he would be hurt far more than if Hillary was.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Bloomberg would hurt Bern badly and offer a centrist position to the crazies supporting Donald.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Bloomberg has a very odd oral fixation... he is fixated on what people stick in t heir mouths.

Yes! he is a food nanny!

Think about it.. salt... soft drinks.. cigarettes....

I'm seeing a trend.

 

[g5000]

Bloomberg has a very odd oral fixation... he is fixated on what people stick in t heir mouths.

Yes! he is a food nanny!

Think about it.. salt... soft drinks.. cigarettes....

I'm seeing a trend.

He likes men to be buff.

 

[Rozman]

It is too late to declare one's candidacy. The deadline is passed.

For dems n repubs . Bloomy can run on his own .

I think he's smart enough to know if he can run as an Independent....