Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Bloomberg No Longer a Republican, NYC Mayor Leaves Republican Party, Registers As Independent



The Associated Press
By SARA KUGLER Associated Press WriterNEW YORK Jun 19, 2007 (AP)

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday switched his party status from Republican to unaffiliated, a stunning move certain to be seen as a prelude to an independent presidential bid that would upend the 2008 race.
The billionaire former CEO, who was a lifelong Democrat before he switched to the GOP for his first mayoral run, said the change in voter registration does not mean he is running for president.




Mark Towner

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