Obama's rise has prompted at least one local supporter of Mike - billionaire Bloomberg, not preacher Huckabee - to say that a Jewish New York independent would have a shot. Privately, a number of former Bloomberg staffers and friends are sharply skeptical of his could-be candidacy. One cites the mayor's "left-of-Democrat" stances on gay marriage, smoking, abortion and gun control. Public denials aside, none are sure what he'll do - which is always how Bloomberg seems to like it.
Anyway, here is that local supporter's statement: "If Iowa, with 98% white voters voted for an African American candidate tonight to be their President, then all the critics that say a Jewish candidate like Michael Bloomberg can’t win middle America could not be more wrong." But of course, as the lottery slogan goes, you have to be in it to win it.
By the way, would it be appropriate to distinguish between Huckabee and Bloomberg with the monickers Dieter Mike and Transfat Mike? Or Poor Mike and Rich Mike? Or Governor Mike and Mayor Mike?
Hillaree and Huckabee has a little more punch...
Dan Janison
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It's time for Mike to engage and get "target lock" on Rudy and fire when ready. Rudy will fall from the sky just like the Red Barron.
Jeez how many times can one man invoke "9/11". You boys in the press should keep score.