So but listen:
The Bloomberg thing has nothing to do with nanny-stating or government interference. It sure as shit has nothing to do with your health.
He is doing this so that there is a solid example of “gross government overreach” that can be heavily publicized and remain in voters’ minds throughout the campaign.
If you don’t think “keep your hands off our soda obama” is a refrain we will be hearing for the next six months, well then, I don’t know what to tell you. Can’t you already hear the romney zinger? “He wants to take over your healthcare, and your college loans. Heck, i hear he even wants to take over your drinks!”
No, it does not matter that they are in opposing parties. In fact, that’s kind of the point—
Everything about the right is evil.