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What was Bloomberg's role in the 2012 campaign?
Michael Bloomberg was frequently mentioned as a possible centrist candidate for the presidential elections in 2008, and 2012, as well as for governor of New York in 2010.
What else did Michael Bloomberg do during the campaigns between 2008-2012?
Michael Bloomberg declined to seek either office, opting to continue serving as the mayor of New York City.

Question: How did people react to Bloomberg not running for president?
Self-contained rewrite: How did people react to Bloomberg not running for president between 2008-2012?