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>>There seems (still) to be big encouragement - at least by the media - for Bloomberg to run. Why is Nader such a joke?... and such a 'destroyer'?
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>Well, if you mean why Bloomberg and not Nadar - Nadar is a legend in his own mind. Bloomberg actually has a sucessful track record running various things and at least can be taken seriously as a possible President ( and would probably get my vote over McCain and certainly over Obama - fine men though they both are. )

Fine. But why does the media feel it has to tell you (the U.S. voters) so? I'm sure the people have it figured out. Why can't the media just report the news or show some respect for all candidates?