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In reply to the discussion: Did Bloomberg lie to us all? [View all]jalan48
(13,864 posts)26. My take is Bloomberg supports candidates that will favor him, He's the 7th richest person in the US
with a net worth of over $55 billion.
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Bloomberg's response to all things related to the primaries and what was said, "Oh, never mind!"
NCDem47
Jul 2020
#2
Consider that Bloomberg was treated like shit during the primary...and he did fund
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#3
Maybe. He might think that our party is ungrateful considering the support offered
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#38
This is true. Biden sure would have like to skip Iowa,New Hampshire and Nevada I bet
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#60
I don't say I agree with him but acknowledge I doubt we have the house without his
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#59
I forget the exact number now, but it was in the hundreds of millions to support...
George II
Jul 2020
#67
Make that 2 - just because we don't hear of it doesn't mean Bloomberg isn't doing anything
onetexan
Jul 2020
#76
I hope so... I like the current Mike too...he has evolved and has been very helpful
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#19
Bloomberg, a former Bush/Cheney Republican got in the race to stop Sanders and Warren. Once it
jalan48
Jul 2020
#7
Bloomberg helped us win the house...why would he do that if he still supported the GOP?
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#22
My take is Bloomberg supports candidates that will favor him, He's the 7th richest person in the US
jalan48
Jul 2020
#26
The GOP having the house is way more favorable to rich guys like Bloomberg...than
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#41
Yes, I'm sure all those social media types as well as Elizabeth Warren have hurt Mikey's feelings so
jalan48
Jul 2020
#47
I didn't suggest anything of the kinds...doubt it would work, but I wouldn't do it
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#65
I think it was primarily to give Biden voters an option if Joe faltered completely.
honest.abe
Jul 2020
#77
Yes, he said that... there really is no reason to spend money now.... he's probably go all out
secondwind
Jul 2020
#40
I agree with you, brooklynite. A much better time would be September & October..
Stuart G
Jul 2020
#30
In our bubble Trump is defined. Outside he is still seen as a better steward of the Economy than Joe
liskddksil
Jul 2020
#50
The campaign is doing fine thank you very much. This is a referendum on Trump
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#64
I haven't worked on campaigns "professionally" (i.e., for a salary) but I've worked at the top....
George II
Jul 2020
#58
It's only July, the only people are a spending money now are the ones who are behind in the polls
Snake Plissken
Jul 2020
#36
Not true. Impressions become set in stone early on. Whoever succesfully does that will win 90%
liskddksil
Jul 2020
#37