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How could New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's declaration of independence shake up the '08 presidential race?
The biggest plus to a potential Bloomberg run would be that it will put a check on the primary candidates from both parties playing to their respective far-right and far-left bases... if they don't, that middle they are ignoring would propel Bloomberg to victory. -Jeff, Seattle, Washington

Hi Jack. Will Bloomberg affect the 2008 race? Puh-leeze. The only people who believe he could have a meaningful impact are New Yorkers, who think they’re the center of the universe. Just as Rudy is discovering, no one gives a damn about a NYC mayor running for president. Remember John Lindsay? -Kevin, Cleveland, Ohio

Jack, Having lived in the NYC area and watching Mike Bloomberg, I think he makes an excellent choice for president... By relinquishing his ties to either of the two parties, he strengthens his ability to actually tackle tough issues and get something done in Washington in a non-partisan way... I think the mood in the country is right for someone like Mike Bloomberg to take Washington back for its citizens. He might even ask you to be his running mate, Jack. -Wayne, Oakwood Hills, Illinois

Well, if Bloomberg has declared his independence, good for him. He is probably as fed up as the rest of us, and frankly I believe the '08 race could stand a shake-up. This current crop of candidates, with the exception of Edwards and Obama, are a crushing disappointment.
-Monna, Charlotte, North Carolina

Is it a good idea for the Bush administration to delay tighter border security on the Mexican and Canadian borders?
It is always understood that when implementing new procedures there will be delays, but one would think that 2 years would be a sufficient amount of time to work out the bugs in the system. I think it may be time to cancel all vacations and holidays for those running the bureaucracy. -Crystal

Jack, Of course securing our borders would have been the first thing a fourth grader did after that horrific day in September. But this is the Republican labor so it's about slave labor and getting the Latino vote. Everything on our beloved Earth has a price in America. Don't attempt to adjust your set. This nightmare is real! -Bob, Pensacola, Florida

The Department of Homeland Security’s "hiccup" is just more smoke and mirrors from the White House to enable the continued delay in implementing real border security. The Land of the Free, Home of the Brave is fast becoming just a hand puppet in Mexico's control. -John, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Should Army combat tours be once again extended from 15-months?
I can't speak for our troops but when I was in the military two things excited me: mail and the date that I would go home. Having my tour of duty extended from 12 months to 15 months along with repeated tours would demoralize the guys that I served with. I can only assume that our troops in Iraq would feel the same. -Don, Dodge City, Kansas

How can an administration claim to support our troops by not providing them with a proper war plan or proper armor and supplies, by using contractors that rob the U.S. blind, and of course, by extending their tours every chance they get? And further, why can't the Democrats push this point through? -Thomas, San Jose, California

I don't think we have much choice but to extend their tours in Iraq. I hate to think how fatigued our military will be if we actually have a real conflict worth fighting for! We are less safe than ever in that respect! -Cameron, Norfolk, Virginia