Mayor Michael Bloomberg a billionaire is looking at running for President as an independent. The Mayor of New York City would be able to fund his own campaign and his message of things need to be fixed in the nation might just have some traction. His centrist problem-solving including global warming, immigration, a crackdown on illegal guns would be interesting. But as the New York Times says "Should he enter the race, which would mean that there would be three major New York figures seeking the presidency this year".

The Times does not mention Hillary Clinton, but that is whom they mean. And a Bloomberg entering into the race would not help Senator Clinton. Running as a Moderate, Bloomberg could take not only New York State, but would also take votes away from Senator Clinton in the blue states. This is not good news for the Democrats. The Mayor might do to the Democrats what Ross Perot did to the Republicans in 1992.

And the Times also takes a hard look at what Mayor Bloomberg might do to the campaign of another New York Mayor. "And Mr. Bloomberg has arguably at least as strong a claim on the prosperity that New York City has enjoyed as a former New York mayor already in the race, Rudolph W. Giuliani, who endorsed Mr. Bloomberg as his successor. If Mr. Bloomberg decides to run as an independent or third-party candidate, he may find that he enjoys the benefits of New York City successes without the ideological burdens Mr. Giuliani has faced in trying to win the Republican presidential nomination while being identified with support for abortion rights, gay rights and gun control.

The Times says " Mr. Giuliani is likely to view even this level of flirtation as a serious betrayal: His support for Mr. Bloomberg in 2001, after the attacks of Sept. 11, was critical to Mr. Bloomberg's success and accounts for why he is where he is today".

So look out for Bloomberg. And while you are at it, look out for Fred Thompson whom the Analyst thinks could well be the GOP nominee.