The November 12 edition of Newsweek offered a cover story about a Mike Bloomberg run for president. It is an interesting biographical article but told readers nothing about his political positions. Obviously it was an introduction to his possible candidacy. Bloomberg has a political adviser, Kevin Sheekey. Mr. Sheekey probably made contact with Jon Meacham of Newsweek to write this piece. He is not perfect and the article certainly told readers that fact.The only mention of a decision to run for president in the article was that it would happen after the February 5 primaries and probably on March 5, the day of the Texas primary. Mr. Sheekey says Mike Bloomberg would only run if he believed he could actually win the 270 electoral votes needed to elect a president.
ABC World News has reported that there will be a meeting at the University of Oklahoma on January 7 to discuss options for America. It was reported the meeting will be attended by Republicans and Democrats as well as others. In attendance will be “Bloomberg, outgoing Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, both considered potential independent White House hopefuls, and more than a dozen current and retired lawmakers and others are scheduled to attend the closed-door discussions.” When I watch the TV debates in each political party it is so very apparent that they are very far apart on the issues. Actually they discuss totally different issues in each political party. The issues are so different it’s like they are not even in the same country. None of them has yet told us how he or she will bring the nation together. This nation does need a leader that will do that.
My question is can a billionaire Jew born in Massachusetts bring this nation together? My Dad would say yes. I am not so certain that America would agree. If the candidates were Chuck Hagel for President and Mike Bloomberg for Vice President, that might sell. I doubt Mike Bloomberg would accept second place.
That this meeting is occurring does give me hope for our country. What a good way to start the New Year.
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