While New York Mayor and business Billionaire, Michael Bloomberg has told about everyone on earth that he has “no intention” of running for President in 2008, there is serious speculation about his bid.

The speculation has plagued my email inbox and sometimes the Internet Radio shows that I’m honored to be a guest on. Actually, I’ll admit this very forwardly: I’ve given both answers when asked about if I think the Mayor will attempt a run. After seeing the ad shown in this article while visiting a publication I’m affiliated with, I’m convinced.

Michael Bloomberg is running.

Nader articulated the exact same sentiment on June 21st while on MSNBC’s Hardball. Nader said, “He’s running.” I want to differentiate the views here. There are those who believe Mayor Bloomberg will not run, those who believe he will end up running, and those who believe he’s running already. It’s a lonely vessel, however Nader and I are planted firmly in the last.

When Former Senator and Law & Order actor Fred Thompson responded to Michael Moore’s debate challenge Conservatives cheered. I stood back and asked the question that came about a week later by most political shows: What is he doing responding?

The Thompson video went viral, a draft movement was taking place, and the man polls second without debating.

So I pose this question: What is Michael Bloomberg doing running Google Ads? (Trust me I ran into it quite a few times!)

What is Michael Bloomberg doing updating his site or asking people to sign up for “Mike Updates?” Bloomberg has launched an exploratory committee as far as I’m concerned. Why be boggled down with Big Media spin, debate invitations, speculation on your devotion to the office your currently in, or FEC reporting when…….. well, you’re Mike?

Nader put it best, “when you have that kind of money, you can start late.”

After all, Bloomberg didn’t have to make a high school drama scene in the political arena by casting out his GOP membership if he plans on exclusively pursuing purely philanthropic pursuits after his tenure as Mayor, as he’s articulated.

I hopped on MySpace thinking that the ads were forgettable, only to find that there was a main event in New York City happening the following day. It was the Draft Michael Bloomberg meeting. Last month - they had chairs of this movement in all 50 states.

Still there’s doubt when Bloomberg, in hopes to either fan the flames or squash skepticism said, “I Intend To Be Mayor For 925 Days.”

I applaud the Mayor on at least looking at his options. However shall his movement be half as great as Thompson’s following - I think the Mayor will bow to the will of the people.

Intentions. Intentions. Intentions.

Let’s not forget the crazy factor of New Yorkers though.

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