With the unfaltering strength of Trump on the Right and the surge of Sanders on the left, it looks more and more possible that both of the keystone parties of American political life could be headed by figures from outside the typical party apparatus and mainstream neoliberal doctrine going into the 2016 election. While this is far from certain, it's a possibility and it's important to speculate on how the American political class would handle the upending of the party as gatekeeper and manager of political life.
A figure this scenario calls to mind is former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg is a man on good terms with both party establishments, being a former republican and having been endorsed by prominent democrats in his reelection runs. Bloomberg is known for his strong position on social issues, primarily guns and public health. He famously limited the size of sodas in NYC. While this explains his popularity with several liberal interests, Bloomberg wins support from the right with with his stalwart support of markets. He is perhaps the most loved politican on Wall Street. He also is a popular man amongst the punditry.
Rumors of Bloomberg's possible run are well publicized: Bill Ackman: Mike Bloomberg Will Run for President and Win in 2016 Michael Bloomberg for President? - CNN.com Talk Grows of a Michael Bloomberg Independent Run for 2016 , and reoccurring: Just Stop It—Mike Bloomberg Isn't Running for President..
Bloomberg has some great advantages from a tactical level. He possesses the wealth needed to self finance, but that would likely be unnecessary given his popularity with the financial sector. Bloomberg also obviously has a platform that would be envied by any candidate with his Bloomberg LP and its various media and political arms. He is, of course, a household name due to his time as mayor and his prevalent business ventures all bearing his name. He's almost an anti trump in these ways.
Ignoring my meandering OP here; could anyone see themselves supporting Bloomberg in this perspective race? Any possibility of him winning a state or even throwing the election into the house? General thoughts on this?
A figure this scenario calls to mind is former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg is a man on good terms with both party establishments, being a former republican and having been endorsed by prominent democrats in his reelection runs. Bloomberg is known for his strong position on social issues, primarily guns and public health. He famously limited the size of sodas in NYC. While this explains his popularity with several liberal interests, Bloomberg wins support from the right with with his stalwart support of markets. He is perhaps the most loved politican on Wall Street. He also is a popular man amongst the punditry.
Rumors of Bloomberg's possible run are well publicized: Bill Ackman: Mike Bloomberg Will Run for President and Win in 2016 Michael Bloomberg for President? - CNN.com Talk Grows of a Michael Bloomberg Independent Run for 2016 , and reoccurring: Just Stop It—Mike Bloomberg Isn't Running for President..
Bloomberg has some great advantages from a tactical level. He possesses the wealth needed to self finance, but that would likely be unnecessary given his popularity with the financial sector. Bloomberg also obviously has a platform that would be envied by any candidate with his Bloomberg LP and its various media and political arms. He is, of course, a household name due to his time as mayor and his prevalent business ventures all bearing his name. He's almost an anti trump in these ways.
Ignoring my meandering OP here; could anyone see themselves supporting Bloomberg in this perspective race? Any possibility of him winning a state or even throwing the election into the house? General thoughts on this?
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