Until then, no one had a clue about his ambitions, either. Before long, in case you had doubts about their mayoral ambitions, similar statements may be expected from Peter F. Vallone, the City Council speaker, and Fernando Ferrer, the Bronx borough president. Maybe George N. Spitz, a fifth Democrat in the race, will make a formal announcement, too. Or maybe he won't. It seemed wise to mention him if only because when Mr. Spitz's name is omitted, he is given to calling in protest.
Life is short enough.
Then there is Michael Bloomberg, the gazillionaire with a fondness for slapping his name on tote bags and pocket radios. He is officially not running. It gets so confusing. Better put him down as exploring. When you are worth more than the gross domestic product of some small countries, you have license to explore whatever you want.