Bloomberg Leaves the Republican Party

[angrydragon]

He wants to arm wrestle the Constitution?

 

[rich34]

No, but the mere fact he's even bringing up the constitution when he knows he's anti constitution is somewhat baffling. I know I'm probably reading to much into this, but with the way they're all trying to attack Ron Paul from all the different angles tells me the power behind the scenes is not going down without a huge fight. They're going to make sure they have all the bases covered, especially after Thompson gets into the race.

 

[angrydragon]

Hopefully enough people will see through all the bs.

 

[Shmuel Spade]

He's saying he'd check the Constitution to make sure everyone knew Arnold couldn't become POTUS or VPOTUS.

 

[BuddyRey]

Ha ha. Now that's funny.

Chris Matthews was just caught on air after coming back from break screaming "we are all over reacting here and were putting on shit!"

hahahah

He's done it before too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhH1EDBiUmI

 

[KingTheoden]

I believe this is an indication the 'powers that be' are planning for a very, very special election. If Bloomberg enters the race, he has no chance at winning. But, he does have a real chance at causing havoc in terms of the electoral vote. He could possibly win a handful of states like Rhode Island, Maryland, DC (not a state I know), and even such places as Florida, New York, and California. But why in the world would he enter if he has no chance at winning?

It is almost a given that Hilary will be the Democratic nominee. Enter Bloomberg as some deranged 'unity' ticket. If we can work our asses off and get Dr. Paul the nomination, we will see some so called Republicans jump to Bloomberg; if we lose, it will be to that dimwitted actor. If this happens, I really think that Dr. Paul will have the support and momentum to run as a combined Reform, Constitutional, and Libertarian nominee. Even if it is just a three way race with Dr. Paul as the Republican nominee, of Bloomberg screws up the electoral vote (e.g. taking Florida from Dr. Paul) it is conceivable that no candidate will gain a majority in the electoral college.

The decision then goes to the House, wherein each state gets a single vote, which is determined by the delegations of each state caucusing. They can vote for any of the top three electoral vote winners. 2/3s of the states are needed for a quorum and a majority is needed. The Senate would chose the vice president from the top two vice presidential electoral vote winners. I do not think this happened since the early 1800s.

This could get VERY interesting.

 

[Shmuel Spade]

The LP can't endorse anyone other than an LP member. Of course individual members can support whoever they like, but the the party organization has that in the bylaws. I'm not sure about the CP or the Reformers.

 

[KingTheoden]

The LP can't endorse anyone other than an LP member. Of course individual members can support whoever they like, but the the party organization has that in the bylaws. I'm not sure about the CP or the Reformers.

Well, then they will have to change their bylaws or understand that they will ensure themselves absolutely no future.

 

[Pedrique]

is bloomberg actually planning on running? last i saw he said he had no plans to run for 2008 and that his switch to independent didn't mean anything to that regard.

 

[specsaregood]

The LP can't endorse anyone other than an LP member. Of course individual members can support whoever they like, but the the party organization has that in the bylaws. I'm not sure about the CP or the Reformers.

Well, I have seen this statement on a LOT of "fact" sites:
"Ron Paul joined the Libertarian Party as a lifetime member, though he is technically a Republican member of Congress."
source: http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Ron_Paul

I wonder if that counts; not that it matters we need to win him the Republican Nomination.

 

[SeanEdwards]

I think there is some over optimism on this. Bloomberg can pick up independents that RP is looking for. WTF is Bloomberg's platform?

Bloomberg's platform is:

"I've got a billion bucks to buy ad time so vote for me!"

 

[angrydragon]

Bloomberg's platform is:

"I've got a billion bucks to buy ad time so vote for me!"

Basically, haha.

Plus he's a tax and spender kind of guy.