Bloomberg Across America

The more Mayor Bloomberg denies he’s running for president, the more he acts the part. Over the past year, our very private mayor has made very public trips to fifteen states, with a combined 284 electorial votes, more than the 270 needed to win the White House. Coincedence? He won't run unless he thinks he can win or at least make a big difference by forcing the other candidates to offer substantive solutions to big problems, including health care, global warming and poverty. Could Bloomberg actually win the election? Probably not. But he could capture a few states -- perhaps New York, California or New Jersey. That would be enough to deny the other candidates an Electoral College majority, throwing the election into the House of Representatives. Which party would he hurt the most? That largely depends on who the other candidates are, but the answer is probably both as he pulls independents and moderates in each party. Use the link to see which 15 states.

Michael H. Drucker
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