So far the 2008 presidential primaries are producing more cash, more
media attention then any other primary in history. But things could get far more interesting. Chuck Hagel, the Republican senator from Nebraska, has expressed interest in running as an independent. Although Chuck Hagel has a consistent Conservative record, he breaks with his party on his support for a withdrawal from Iraq. If Chuck Hagel runs an effective independent presidential campaign, it could spell doom for the republican prospect for the White House. Since all of the candidates running for the Republican nomination claim staunch support for the Iraq war, Hagel would effectively split Conservatives who still support the war with those who don't. Leading the running Democrat to an easier victory.


There are now rumours that Michael  Bloomberg, the Republican mayor of New York City, is also considering a run as an independent. I'm afraid this would hurt the Democratic candidate far more than the republican. Even though Bloomberg is officially a republican, in many ways he has governed in an out right liberal manner. He has raised taxes numerous times to counter a deficit, he spearheaded the New York city ban on trans fat in restaurants, and he has recently proposed a plan to cut green house gases by planting a million trees and tolling cars in the city. He is also pro choice, pro gun-control, and pro gay-marriage. It shouldn't be surprising then that he was in fact a lifelong Democrat until he ran for mayor. Bloomberg is very appealing to Democrats who are sick of party insiders. I, for instance, would have trouble voting for Hillary Clinton over Bloomberg. He is also worth billions, meaning he could outspend any candidate on the field without raising a single dollar.

Keep your eyes open and your seat belts fastened for it could get hectic!

Here's a scenario that would be amusing. The Democrats put up Hillary.
The Republicans Giuliani. And Bloomberg runs as an independent.