Bloomberg is opening 11 additional field offices in Texas ahead of Super Tuesday

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Hoping to capitalize on the muddled results of the Iowa caucuses, billionaire Michael Bloomberg is releasing a new slate of Texas endorsements and taking a big step this weekend toward opening nearly 20 offices in the state as Texas prepares for its primary March 3.

Bloomberg’s campaign unveiled an endorsement list that includes three state representatives, several former mayors and some city council members. His campaign also said it plans to open 11 additional field offices throughout the state this weekend, pressing forward on plans to expand the campaign’s footprint into the largest operation of any Democratic presidential candidate in Texas.

Bloomberg’s latest endorsers include some who’ve announced their support in recent days and some making it known for the first time Wednesday — including state Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Carrollton, who’ll serve as a state co-chair for the campaign. One of the state lawmakers on the list, state Rep. Cesár Blanco, D-El Paso, previously supported the failed presidential bids of both Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro. State Rep. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont, also announced his support for Bloomberg on Wednesday.

Some already-announced names on the list include former Houston Mayor Bill White, former El Paso Mayor John Cook and Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion — all Democrats.

Bloomberg has already built an unmatched ground game in Texas. A spokeswoman for Bloomberg’s campaign said it currently has 72 staff members on the ground and will have 150 staffers in the state by Super Tuesday. Elizabeth Warren has over two dozen hires.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/05/michael-bloomberg-texas-field-offices-super-tuesday/

[dubyadiprecession]

1. Geez, I hope his campaign doesn't run out of money.

[HarlanPepper]

3. Yes

A certain campaign better start amping up their $18 contributions.

[LeftTurn3623]

2. is Bloomberg doing any rallys?

[Thomas Hurt]

4. He should fire the Trump attack ads now.

[TexasAggieDemocrat12]

5. I am becoming more

and more comfortable with Bloomberg. I would take him in a heartbeat over Bernie. Sanders would destroy this party for a decade or more. He would not be able to deliver on any of his major promises and in four years we will just be stuck with Trump 2.0.

Not to mention, Bloomberg would be able to fund his general election campaign. All of the Dem money could focus on taking back the Senate and expanding the House majority.