Reply #5: I don't think his 'NO' was unconditional. He would not have to do any fundraising or primaries...

[Blackhatjack]

Think about that for a minute.... A Presidential candidate who does not have to raise even $1 to run a fully financed campaign that would amount to 3-4 times the amount of $$ Hillary and the rest have spent years raising.

And he would not have to participate in any Primaries or Caucuses. As an independent he could attack both the Democratic and Republican Nominees as they work their way through the primaries, and he would not have to run against anyone.

The opportunity may be too good for Bloomberg to pass up --especially if the Economy goes South in a hurry.