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Hizzoner's Still Eyeing an '08 Run

Won’t decide until March; what would a $1B run look like?

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 5, 2007 7:28 PM CST
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(Newser) – Mayor Mike has been quiet on the presidential front lately, but don't think the billionaire former Wall Streeter is quite resigned to the sidelines yet. Bloomberg will wait until the Democratic and Republican nominees are settled, after Texas’ primary in March, his top adviser tells Newsweek in a cover story on the man, his decision, and what the impact of a $1-billion independent campaign might be.

He'll look at the negative ratings of the two nominees, Kevin Sheeky says, and if they both top 40%, he'll consider jumping in. It remains unclear who he’d hurt most in the general election, but he’d pitch himself as refreshingly direct and a centrist consensus-builder. One thing that's sure is that if he ran it would be an all-out blitz. A showman attracted to risk and actually energized by negative press, Bloomberg doesn't do things half way. 

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg walks into a community meeting at P.S. 24 in the norhtwest section of the Bronx in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. The billionaire businessman, a Democrat, turned-Republican, turned-Independent is considering entering the presidential race as an independent while publicly denying any plans to...
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg walks into a community meeting at P.S. 24 in the norhtwest section of the Bronx in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. The billionaire businessman, a Democrat, turned-Republican,...   (Associated Press)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg gestures while speaking to a community meeting at P.S. 24 in the northwest section of the Bronx, in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Two months before the first presidential primaries, former New York mayor and Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani is nursing the...
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg gestures while speaking to a community meeting at P.S. 24 in the northwest section of the Bronx, in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Two months before the first presidential...   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided by the New York City Hall, Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomes the Dalai Lama, right, into Gracie Mansion in New York Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Mayor%u2019s Press Office, Kristen Artz)
In this photo provided by the New York City Hall, Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomes the Dalai Lama, right, into Gracie Mansion in New York Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Mayor%u2019s Press Office, Kristen...   (Associated Press)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg chats on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, in Seattle. Bloomberg, a potential independent presidential candidate watching the unfolding race keenly, is profiled in the latest edition of Newsweek. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg chats on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, in Seattle. Bloomberg, a potential independent presidential candidate watching the unfolding race keenly, is profiled in the latest edition...   (Associated Press)
Michael Bloomberg is quietly watching the 2008 presidential race unfold, Newsweek reports, before making his own decision about entering the fray.
Michael Bloomberg is quietly watching the 2008 presidential race unfold, Newsweek reports, before making his own decision about entering the fray.   (Getty Images)
The November 12 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, November 5), The $1 Billion Wild Card. One year from Election Day, Newsweek takes an in-depth look at the people - and places - that could have a major impact on campaign 2008 including Jon Meacham's profile of New York Mayor...
The November 12 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, November 5), "The $1 Billion Wild Card." One year from Election Day, Newsweek takes an in-depth look at the people - and places - that could have...   (Associated Press)
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