In 2007 and early 2008, pundits and followers of the presidential election speculated that New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg would run for president in 2008. The speculation came, in part, because Bloomberg announced that he was no longer a Republican and had become an Independent. On February 28, 2008 he announced that he would not run, but said "If a candidate takes an independent, nonpartisan approach -- and embraces practical solutions that challenge party orthodoxy -- I'll join others in helping that candidate win the White House."

Some political pundits have suggested that Bloomberg would be an ideal vice-presidential candidate for either Barack Obama or John McCain because of his appeal to independent, swing voters.

• YouTube: Bloomberg: I Won't Be a Candidate for President (Time: 0:56)
• Unite for Mike: Draft Bloomberg for President
• Google News: Bloomberg Presidential Run
• CNN.com: Bloomberg Passes on White House Run (February 28, 2008)
• New York Times: I’m Not Running for President, but ... (February 28, 2008)
  • "I believe that an independent approach to these issues is essential to governing our nation — and that an independent can win the presidency. I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not — and will not be — a candidate for president."

• NPR: Michael Bloomberg, the Niche Candidate (January 22, 2008)
• NY Daily News: "Bloomberg Teams with Schwarzenegger to Form 'Building America's Future'" (January 20, 2008)
• CNN: Bloomberg will decide on White House bid by early march (January 10, 2008)
  • CNN is reporting that a source close to Michael Bloomberg has indicated that he has set earlier March as the date for making a decision about whether to run for president.
• Associated Press: "Summit Fuels Bloomberg 2008 Talk" (January 8, 2008)
• Washington Post: "Bloomberg, Moderates Lament State of U.S." (January 7, 2008)
• FOXNews: Bloomberg Doesn’t Reveal White House Plans … Yet (2007)
• New York Times: "Bloomberg Moves Closer to Running for President" (2007)
• Washington Post: "Ready for Bloomberg?" (2007)
• The Jerusalem Post: "Could Mike Bloomberg become the first Jew to win the White House?" (2007)
• New York Times: "For 2 Years, Bloomberg Aides Prepared for Bid" (2007)

• Google Blog Search: Bloomberg Presidential Run

• Huffington Post: Bloomberg: I Can't Win White House (2007)

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