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Bloomberg, Scarborough 'Eying 2012 Run'

Rob Quinn — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:16:43 CST

New York City's mayor and the host of MSNBC's Morning Joe are exploring the possibility of an "odd couple" run for the White House on an independent ticket, according to the Huffington Post , which cites "well-placed sources." Joe Scarborough, a longtime friend of Michael Bloomberg's, denies that direct talks about...

Crist's GOP Donors Still Fighting to Get Their Cash Back

Nick McMaster — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:38:28 CDT

Republicans who donated to see Charlie Crist become the next GOP senator from Florida are keeping up the fight to get their money back now that he's decided he wants to be the state's next independent senator. A lawyer for a pair of donors said today he'll appeal a court's...

Independents Threaten Dems in 2010

Kevin Spak — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:30:14 CDT

Independent candidates figure to play a major role in at least six states next year, threatening Democrats in an election where they already must defend 21 of their 28 governorships. In New Jersey, for example, independent Chris Daggett is trailing well behind Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine and Republican Tom Kean,...

GOP's Specter Eyes Independent Run in 2010

Rob Quinn — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT

Sen. Arlen Specter isn't going to switch sides and join the Democrats but he won't rule out running as an independent in 2010, the Pennsylvania Republican tells the Hill . Specter, under pressure from the GOP base since becoming one of just three Republican senators to support the stimulus package, says...

Bloomberg: I'm Not Running

Rob Quinn — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:12:36 CST

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will not run for president but will remain active in the campaign and try to "steer the national conversation away from partisanship and toward unity." In an op-ed piece in today's New York Times , Bloomberg puts to rest the long-running speculation on...