The former New York City mayor – who said in September that he’s “on board” with Barack Obama’s reelection campaign – tells Maggie in our story on the homepage that he hopes Michael Bloomberg wil enter the 2012 race:
Koch – a Democrat who endorsed George W. Bush in 2004 and has backed Obama for reelection – said he believes Bloomberg should mount a presidential bid to address the “lack of leadership” in Washington.
“I believe there is a major chance of a third party winning and I would like to see him pursue it for 2012,” Koch said. “What I believe he offers is independence and money to finance a campaign and to be president.”
Bloomberg has ruled out a campaign about as definitively as possible, but as we write in our piece, he’s also moving to reclaim the sensible-D.C.-outsider niche in national politics that he has used to substantial effect in the past.
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Independent Party:2012
Michael Bloomberg For President
Ed Koch For Vice President
Joe Lieberman Campaign Manager
#1, do you mean Jewish Party 2012? Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of all three, but you can’t put someone on the ticket who’s pushing 90, and you’ll never win with an all Jewish ticket! And why would you relegate a heavyweight like Lieberman to campaign manager?
Unfortunately, a Bloomberg run would assure an Obama victory. Hopefully, he will be considered for treasury in the next administration.
Are you kidding?
Ed, it’s time for you to join us at the dog track! NOBODY cares what you say!