The much speculated run of Bloomberg was denied by none other than Mr. Bloomberg himself:
"I’ve got a job and it’s a great job, and I’m going to finish this job," Bloomberg said. "And my next career is going to be in philanthropy."
In his talk on Good Morning America he referred to his becoming an Independent:
Speculation that the billionaire mayor would launch a self-financed presidential bid swelled last month when Bloomberg announced that he was leaving the Republican Party to become politically independent. He also has been traveling the country speaking about issues, including a speech on education at the National Urban League conference in St. Louis on Wednesday.
"People assume you are running for president when you just say, ’Look these are issues that I care about,"’ Bloomberg said. "Why should only presidential candidates focus on that? I think we all have an obligation."
I think he's serious and going to remain my mayor through the end of 2009. And I'm breathing a sigh of relief.
Now, if Nader would say the same . . .