The big story appears to be the change in heart of Michael Bloomberg who switched parties today. Although elected as Mayor of New York City as a Republican, Mr. Bloomberg feels that his constituents are better served if he is non-partisan. However, this only intensifies the rumors of Bloomberg's run for the presidency as an independent. Rasmussen has some interesting thoughts and poll numbers on the effect of a Bloomberg candidacy. Bloomberg could definitely threaten the Northeastern States from Democratic control, but pull GOP votes from other parts of the country as well. The Bloomberg effect is hard to measure right now, but it should not be overlooked especially as many are expecting an official announcement soon of his candidacy.
A new NBC poll in Iowa with a margin of error of +/- 5% -- Clinton has at 22%, Edwards at 21%, and Obama at 18%. Richardson comes in fourth at 6%, and Biden gets 4%; no other Dem gets more than 2%. But a whopping 27% say they are undecided.
On the Republican side, Romney has the clear lead at 25% (even over "undecided," which checks in at 21%). He's followed by Thompson at 17%, Giuliani at 15%, Huckabee at 7%, and McCain and Brownback at 6% each. No doubt the immigration bill has seriously affected the campaign of John McCain.
Speaking of that immigration bill, a majority of Americans actually may support it than many on the other side are portraying it. Pew reports the number above 63%, although it does note that those who oppose the bill, seem to be more vocal about it. Michelle Malkin's brilliant idea appears to be tossing out politicians trying to get these issues resolved for America. People like Malkin are as useful as a Texan snow shovel. As if the GOP will not have enough trouble in 2008, let alone a bunch of primary challenges on already weakened senators. I wonder what these lunatics will think of next...
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