AuH2O
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2005, 02:52:53 PM » |
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I don't think Weiner could pull off a switch to the GOP. Before switching, Bloomberg had actually donated money (significant quantities) to the NY state GOP, Chris Shays, John McCain, and Matt Fong (1998 Boxer opponent). Post switch he gave $300,000 to the RNC, money to state and local GOP, and made contributions to George W Bush, more to John McCain, Richard Shelby, Peter King, and various GOP-related PACs, in addition of course to hosting the RNC itself in 2004.
There is no doubt Bloomberg is very liberal socially, but by the late '90s at least he was openly supporting various 'moderate' Republicans, and he has actively aided the GOP across the country since the switch. Ideologically, he's not conservative, but practically, he's bought himself a spot in the tent. His record actually is superior to Lincoln Chafee, who many Republicans support without hesitation.
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