When The Hankster linked this ABC News article on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on her website, I couldn’t help but wonder if he’s a viable presidential candidate for 2008. In the article, Bloomberg was quoted as saying “I won’t be running for president. I don’t know why I can’t convince everybody.”

Let me answer your question, Mr. Bloomberg. Speaking for myself, I don’t want to waste my vote on "the lesser of two evils" ever again. I felt like that’s what I was doing when I voted for president in 2000 and 2004 when I selected Gore and Kerry. I was not impressed with either man, but they were a lot more appealing than the alternative the GOP rolled out for both elections.

That’s why speculation on you running for president won’t go away. I’m certain I’m speaking for more than myself here, but I’m not passionate about the preliminary list of contenders considering running for president. I don’t want to vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton, Al Gore, John Kerry, John McCain or George Allen. In my opinion, a vote for them is a vote for "business as usual". We don’t need a president who will maintain the status quo. We need someone who will serve the people and get results.

Mr. Bloomberg, you’re exactly what this country needs, a fiscally responsible leader that leans progressive on social issues. You’ve developed quite a political resume since you took over for Rudy Giuliani as mayor and it wouldn’t be a lark for you to throw your hat into the ring and run for the nation’s highest office. Maybe it’s wishful thinking on my part, but when I cast my ballot in two years, I want my vote to go to someone who can straighten out this mess that’s become our country.

It’s going to be a tall task reuniting this divided nation and putting it on the right path but out of all the contenders out there I feel you’re the best person for the job. The only question is, do you want it?

Robbie Gonzalez is an Independent blogger from El Cajon, California. You can read more of his commentary on politics, sports, current events, and things happening around San Diego by visiting his blog Greetings From America’s Finest City.

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