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58. 'Twould be most excellent!

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Bloomberg to spend up to $100 million to beat Trump in Florida [View all] soothsayer Sep 2020 OP

Hoping... SheltieLover Sep 2020 #1

He's spent millions in the past supporting Dem candidates left-of-center2012 Sep 2020 #39

Exactly!! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #49

He's also spent millions supporting republicans Trumpocalypse Sep 2020 #52

Exactly! bluewater Sep 2020 #54

Thanks Mike! tavernier Sep 2020 #2

The signs in Florida used to ruin my day, then SayItLoud Sep 2020 #44

Good point. tavernier Sep 2020 #47

Hope he comes through. smirkymonkey Sep 2020 #3

Mike Bloomberg to spend AT LEAST $100 million in Florida to benefit Joe Biden spanone Sep 2020 #4

Fantastic! I hope the Bloomberg naysayers are satisfied now. honest.abe Sep 2020 #5

Are you kidding me, the naysayers are still expressing skepticism that he will follow through, while still_one Sep 2020 #15

Didn't he initially say he was going to spend $1 billion to defeat Trump? PTWB Sep 2020 #40

And don't forget Trumpocalypse Sep 2020 #50

I am glad he isn't our nominee. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #45

I dont think he is trying to influence policy at all. honest.abe Sep 2020 #61

Same here!! Love him or hate him he's actively working to save the country Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #51

The WP article says "Bloomberg plans to spend at least $100 million in Florida".. honest.abe Sep 2020 #6

That's even better! soothsayer Sep 2020 #7

This is huge because if we win Florida, we win. honest.abe Sep 2020 #10

Exactly. Trump has no electoral path to victory if he can't take Florida. This is great news! Native Sep 2020 #13

Political is known to downplay anything positive coming from a Democrat. A subtle... George II Sep 2020 #20

This Politico article says "Bloomberg to spend up to $100 million to beat Trump in Florida" Poiuyt Sep 2020 #37

Here's hoping that Tom Steyer follows suit in other states. GoCubsGo Sep 2020 #8

Tom Steyer does not have anything close to what Bloomberg has although he is wealthy still JI7 Sep 2020 #24

He's worth over a billion dollars. GoCubsGo Sep 2020 #27

Arizona would be a good start for Steyer. yellowdogintexas Sep 2020 #33

Once the election is over the campaign cash spigot will stop supporting the covid economy bucolic_frolic Sep 2020 #9

Excellent strategy calguy Sep 2020 #11

need the Social Security and Medicare ads running now in Florida and 5 or 6 other redstates beachbumbob Sep 2020 #12

+1000000! SammyWinstonJack Sep 2020 #23

Ads should already be airing esp. in FL. People don't appalachiablue Sep 2020 #25

I have a recurring nightmare of our SocSec benefits going down yellowdogintexas Sep 2020 #35

if FICA taxes aren't paid, there is NO social security or medicare, PERIOD starting in 2023 beachbumbob Sep 2020 #38

Maybe fund some of the fines the ex felons need to pay to vote? Walleye Sep 2020 #14

We were having the same thought at the same time. JudyM Sep 2020 #18

It's complicated though, right? They don't know what they owe soothsayer Sep 2020 #19

That's what I've read, deliberate obfuscation, obstruction. appalachiablue Sep 2020 #28

A major issue that's been known for months, appalachiablue Sep 2020 #26

Didn't Kobe Bryant announce he would pay those fines yellowdogintexas Sep 2020 #36

I think it was LaBron James. See the link below to give to a project that is also laying fines Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #48

Make that 3.2 million paid out, not 32K Salviati Sep 2020 #55

Been waiting for this to happen. He can start by paying off the disenfranchised ex-felon fees. JudyM Sep 2020 #16

Need to hit on the Latino vote in So Fla and the PR vote around Orlando.. ............. nt mitch96 Sep 2020 #17

K&R n/t Kitchari Sep 2020 #21

rump will have a tantrum about this JustGene Sep 2020 #22

He should do it soon. Ballots are sent out in less than a week. n/t whopis01 Sep 2020 #29

While the Trump campaign has proven that having tons of money doesn't mean it will be well spent DFW Sep 2020 #30

I welcome any help we can get from him and any other wealthy donors. WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2020 #42

Hey Sheldon Adelson, will you meet that bet and raise? no_hypocrisy Sep 2020 #31

Trolling Trump by actually spending that amount. greymattermom Sep 2020 #32

Wonderful & greatly appreciated! It must be done A.S.A.P. though... Illumination Sep 2020 #34

Why do some here still attack Bloomberg? left-of-center2012 Sep 2020 #41

Post removed Post removed Sep 2020 #43

That's disgusting! What are you doing to support the Dems? Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #46

Telling the truth about Bloomberg Trumpocalypse Sep 2020 #53

Texas and its 38 electoral votes is worth investing in dlk Sep 2020 #56

Good Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2020 #57

'Twould be most excellent! Blue Owl Sep 2020 #58

Bloomberg to spend "at least" $100 million and not up to $100 million Gothmog Sep 2020 #59

K&R UTUSN Sep 2020 #60

This amuses me Gothmog Sep 2020 #62