Bloomberg and 08 Election?

A new poll for CNN has Mayor Bloomberg on 17% in a three way race, Clinton 41 %, Giuliani 38%. Think he has not spent a penny of his Billions yet, with figures likes that it must be a temptation to the Mayor, he could come from behind and win. A Liberal on Social Issues but a conservative on money matters. If I was a Republican or Democrat consultant I would be hoping that he does not run, he could out spend any candidate, and Bloomberg 08 has a nice ring to it, Obama seems to have stalled in the Democratic Race he might come back in less he wants the Vice - Presidency under a President Clinton. Edwards has gone extreme left, it offends the bad politics in VIEWS, A. Dean in 04 any one, B. The American Left is not the USA.

On the Republican side, Fred Thompson seems the real challenge to Giuliani, McCain seems on the way out, Romney is getting the money in, but the national polls have him low but he leads in N.H. and Iowa. This paradox is interesting but makes politics fun.

If you support Mayor Bloomberg write or phone his office, let him know you support a fresh approach to American politics. If your an American became part of the process, support a new idea for a new America. Bloomberg wont have to pander to his base he is the base, billions work well in that area. It is about leadership and Bloomberg could be the fresh voice for the United States.

Tony Blair and the Middle East

It seems the New Era is going back pretty fast, it seems that Tony Blair will go from 10 Downing Street to the Middle East to try and solve the problems between Israel and the Palestinians. Is this really a good idea, what does Gordon Brown think about this, will he be happy to share the lime light with Blair. On the other hand Tony Blair has done a great job in Northern Ireland. If he can solve Northern Ireland why not the Middle East. Plus VIEWS just knows Gordon Brown will go up the wall, he just might smile and mean it,!! not holding my breath on that!!

The New Prime Minister as his first act should close down the cash for honours affair, clean slate, and say hello to the SNP in Scotland it seems no one has phoned to welcome them in to power. Also the new PM has to reminded the Welsh Assembly who holds the purse strings, so much pandering to their own bases, Wales deserves better, we always have from our suppose leaders.

GB Day - Gordon Brown Day!!

Well folks it has happened!! Gordon Brown is Labour leader and Prime Minister on Wednesday. Can we have a General Election please, three years or more if he wins the next election of a dour Scot as PM, come back Tony all is forgiven, Iraq, Cash for Honours, Spin, please come back!! Have watched a few interviews GB has given, my eyes closed and my hand was on the remote to change channel, three years or more of this, well need a few drinks on Saturday to recover!! Should I join the AA in Advance!!

Bloomberg and the General Election?

An interesting article in the New York Times on the effect of Mayor Bloomberg on the 2008 race for President. In essence the article argues that Bloomberg could be a King maker if he gained enough Electoral College votes and thus have some kind of European Deal to have his voters vote for his choice for President. I wish the New York Times would remember that this is the USA not Europe. Does the NYT want to destroy the American system?

NYT Article on Blair

A interesting opinion piece showing how poor Tony will be leaving 10 Downing Street Next Wednesday and people wont be sorry to see him go. As the article states he is good company, Churchill, Thatcher, but it should be noted Churchill came back and left on his own terms. On the whole as a NEO CON Views supports Tony Blair. We get a dour Scot, whens the next election?

Meet the Press

Have just seen Meet the Press panel discussion on Hillary Clinton. It seems from over the water here in the UK that the Main Stream Media; MSM; thinks this 1992 and Hillary Clinton is Bill Clinton. The Junior Senator is not the former President. VIEWS has been critical of Bill Clinton in the past but he is a natural political King. Hillary Clinton has many excellent qualities but natural warmth is not one of them, the panel seem to think this was 1992. Hillary Clinton's magic has worked in New York but New York is a Liberal State. VIEWS has great doubts that Hillary Clinton can peel off any Republican states she might even lose a few Democratic states to Giuliani or Fred Thompson. It can be argued that the road is long to the election, well about seven months, can you change the perceptions of a country of a woman they have known since 1992. Politics is about selling a candidate well at least compared to other products, but where from over the water the MSM and the Clinton campaign is going wrong is thinking you can change the wheel, they should play up to the Senator's qualities, clever more so than Bill, her Methodist background, her loyalty to a errant husband, not quite a feminist model. Humour should be left to Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton could come back from the scandal of early 1992, Hillary Clinton if she makes a major political mistake wont be able to do that, people knew Bill had his faults but cared about people and their problems. Simple lesson folks as Lincoln said, you cant fool the people all the time in this 24/7 news day. He would have said that if they had TV then, so the lesson for today, if your Liberal tell the Clinton Campaign don't try to change perceptions, is taken a long time to develop them, play to the + make your - an asset, hence not warm but competent, strong but willing to learn. VIEWS is a Neo Con but cant stand bad politics, if from left or right.

Reagan Library

If you have some time visit the Reagan Library Web Page. Very interesting and informative, highly recommended.