Bloomberg Wants Gore To Run?

Can the man with his own purported Presidential ambitions turn around and embrace a Democrat for the Presidency instead? Even if it is Al Gore? Believe it or not, Bloomberg wants Gore to run for President, joining the multitudes on the left that want to see the environmental guru in the race.

The two got together yesterday for the opening festivities of the Tribeca Film Festival here in New York. Although they each have a D and a R before their names, the two looked and sounded more like brothers united for a common cause. What happened following the warm and fuzzy feelings went more into hard political territory, nearly eliciting an endorsement from the Mayor.

From The Empire Zone:

Speaking with reporters afterward, Mr. Bloomberg spoke warmly about the former Vice President in a tone that seemed close to an endorsement.

“Al Gore has gone on to devoting his life to public service,” the mayor said. “He could be a model for all of us.”

Mr. Bloomberg continued: “People talk about Al Gore being a presidential candidate a lot more serious than they joke about me. This guy could be a presidential candidate. He certainly has experience. I’ve always been in favor of the public having more choice. I hope Al Gore enters the race; I think it would be good for the country.”