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The Votes Are In for Mayor Mike

by Bob August, REP Tennessee State Coordinator,
published in Business Week, week of July 23, 2007

Your story on Michael Bloomberg nailed it: A high-profile politician can be pragmatic, progressive--and popular. And while New York City's CEO has jumped from the Republican Party for a possible White House bid as an independent, his style should be a model for all conservatives. A well-run government is not all that different from a well-run business. Tough decisions today, even unpopular ones, can lead to a large payoff tomorrow when combined with a sound long-range strategy.

And Bloomberg is not only fiscally responsible. He's also a champion of the environment, as he has proven with progressive initiatives ranging from the installation of hundreds of energy-efficient traffic lights to the promotion of hybrid taxis.

To be certain, the GOP is going to miss this CEO mayor, but if anyone can continue to keep the series of islands that make up New York City afloat, Bloomberg can.