MAIG Activist Mike Merrifield plans to run for seat vacated by John Morse

[merl]

http://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2013...s-former-seat/

Evidently this fight isn't over, and the Democrats are learning disabled. Expect Bloomberg to throw more money into the 2014 Colorado Springs race.

I expect him to throw money at more races than the springs. Be interesting to see if Mr Merrifield makes it past the (D) primaries.

[hatidua]

Bloomberg has deep enough pockets to play in every state political race in the nation. Unless he suddenly loses his fascination with outlawing guns, we're stuck with Bloomberg for a long while yet.

[james_bond_007]

Bloomberg has deep enough pockets to play in every state political race in the nation. Unless he suddenly loses his fascination with outlawing guns, we're stuck with Bloomberg for a long while yet.

I am afraid that he might get tired of the "local scene" in NY and decide to go national.

When Ross Perot ran for president, he had deep pockets, but was not affiliated with one of the major two parties.
He collected close to 20% of the votes, none the less.

With Bloomberg's deep pockets AND affiliation with a major party, he may be unbeatable as a presidential candidate.

Right now, Bloomberg is a pest....let's home he does not become another PITA.

[hatidua]

With Bloomberg's deep pockets AND affiliation with a major party, he may be unbeatable as a presidential candidate.

At his age, it'd be a struggle nationally (he'd be 74 in 2016) - other players are likely already ramping up for '16 and would not take kindly to a newcomer on the national scene edging them out simply due to checkbook ability. Additionally, he'd have to buy friends, and while that's true of most politicians, Bloomberg may have to spend a bit more than others in light of some of his baggage. He's got a few other things going against him as well.