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liskddksil

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34. The time to form lasting impressions is as early as possible.

Tue Jul 7, 2020, 11:56 AM

Jul 2020

Most of the hack political operatives on our side wait much too long to define our opponents, and also let them define our candidate and policies without push-back. We have lost countless winnable races because of it. See John Kerry (August 2004).

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Did Bloomberg lie to us all? [View all] bluewater Jul 2020 OP

Yes MoonlitKnight Jul 2020 #1

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

Warren tore him a new one everyone else was pretty moderate around him uponit7771 Jul 2020 #4

She destroyed him and other Democrats went after him too. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #13

Bloomberg has been around a long time. delisen Jul 2020 #16

Maybe. He might think that our party is ungrateful considering the support offered Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #38

The man to keep his word Sunsky Jul 2020 #9

Look, I supported Biden the entire primary and Warren probably helped Biden Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #17

Remember, he also hopped in very late in the process... JHB Jul 2020 #54

This is true. Biden sure would have like to skip Iowa,New Hampshire and Nevada I bet Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #60

Anger or hurt? JonLP24 Jul 2020 #57

I don't say I agree with him but acknowledge I doubt we have the house without his Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #59

I think we win the house either way JonLP24 Jul 2020 #62

I forget the exact number now, but it was in the hundreds of millions to support... George II Jul 2020 #67

The real action begins after next month. C_U_L8R Jul 2020 #5

Yup. K&R onetexan Jul 2020 #75

Call me naive, I have total faith in Mike Bloomberg Mike 03 Jul 2020 #6

Yeah, I'm on your side on this one. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #10

He'll come through for us Mike 03 Jul 2020 #20

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

I did not know that ...very impressive. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #24

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

This message was self-deleted by its author bluewater Jul 2020 #29

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

A multi billionaire lying? irisblue Jul 2020 #8

He said he is waiting until the campaign kicks in BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #11

I think you are correct but do you have a link that statement. honest.abe Jul 2020 #21

Here is one... BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #71

Yes, he said that... there really is no reason to spend money now.... he's probably go all out secondwind Jul 2020 #40

*crickets* Jamastiene Jul 2020 #12

It was always about Bloomie UpInArms Jul 2020 #14

So far, whatever he's doing is working lol unblock Jul 2020 #15

It's summer - real campaign starts after Labor Day Jersey Devil Jul 2020 #18

that is such a quaint perspective. Voltaire2 Jul 2020 #23

advt costs millions so you wait to get the biggest bang for your money Jersey Devil Jul 2020 #32

How many people here work on political campaigns professionally? brooklynite Jul 2020 #25

Why sit on one's hands? bluewater Jul 2020 #27

Simple PTWB Jul 2020 #78

I agree with you, brooklynite. A much better time would be September & October.. Stuart G Jul 2020 #30

I'm with you 100% Mike 03 Jul 2020 #33

The time to form lasting impressions is as early as possible. liskddksil Jul 2020 #34

Call Biden, he might need your advice! nt USALiberal Jul 2020 #35

Trump is defined. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #43

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

Ah a classic "don't worry we got this" post. I saw many in 2016. liskddksil Jul 2020 #69

THE LINCOLN PROJECT ads that you know and love... brooklynite Jul 2020 #48

"not intended to convert voters" melman Jul 2020 #52

That and to create doubt in the minds of potential trump voters.... George II Jul 2020 #63

Do you? melman Jul 2020 #45

I haven't worked on campaigns "professionally" (i.e., for a salary) but I've worked at the top.... George II Jul 2020 #58

How many people have said the letter Comey Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #28

+1 honest.abe Jul 2020 #46

I recall seeing something on DU sarisataka Jul 2020 #31

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

There is still a LONG time before the election and $$$ goes quickly cbdo2007 Jul 2020 #39

He will contribute after Labor Day dalton99a Jul 2020 #42

Of course melman Jul 2020 #44

Aside from it being preconvention... 2naSalit Jul 2020 #49

Obviously, he's not a golfer. nt coti Jul 2020 #51

What did people expect? jcmaine72 Jul 2020 #53

Yes LiberalArkie Jul 2020 #55

I honestly don't want his money JonLP24 Jul 2020 #56

Here's what Bloomberg ACTUALLY said: George II Jul 2020 #61

I would suspect that H2O Man Jul 2020 #66

I find it hard to take Chait seriously. lapucelle Jul 2020 #68

It's July 7th ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #70

I'm sure Bloom will get right on that. Autumn Jul 2020 #72

He realized he couldn't compete against Covid-19 Dukkha Jul 2020 #73

I feel vindicated Trumpocalypse Jul 2020 #74