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Bloomberg's ambitions

The billionaire mayor of New York could easily fund a bid for the presidency. But what are his political convictions?

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  • Friday, June 22, 2007 08:14 AM

    Enough ideology

    We have had almost eight years of experience with ideologues who have gotten us into a disastrous war, alienated our allies, made the religious right boss over our lives and screwed up science. I look forward to a chance to have a manager manage things like FEMA, for instance guided by the Constitution (finally) and capable of pronouncing nuclear properly as well as being trusted with the button.

    Bring me Bloomberg.

    Karen

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