Bloomberg's "Bromance" With Jeb Bush

Bush and Bloomberg in 2007 — NYC Mayor's Office

By

Jen Chung

Published Jun 7, 2010

Modified Jun 7, 2010

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According to the Post

, "insiders" are wondering why Mayor Bloomberg and former Florida governor Jeb Bush are so buddy-buddy. A "City Hall veteran" says, "There's something going on there. This is a lot more than, they're on the same side when it comes to education." Bush is one of dozens of names being mentioned as a 2012 or 2016 contender, prompting even more speculation (one Republican consultant: "I'm not saying it's going to happen, but it would be a hell of a ticket").

At last week's GOP convention, Bush boasted, "Mayor Bloomberg is one of the most interesting guys I've ever met in my life," while Bloomberg said, "If there's anyone I would want on my side waging all those important battles and helping provide the government Americans deserve, it is" Bush.