Bloomberg meets with Democratic governors

[left-of-center2012]

Former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg paid a quiet visit to a gathering of Democratic governors Saturday morning in what some guests took as an early outreach effort to party leaders who are growing increasingly nervous about the presidential nominating contest.

Eight governors sat down with Bloomberg at a breakfast hosted by the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), two sources with knowledge of the meeting told The Hill. The sources said he did not make a hard pitch seeking support, but he sketched an overview of his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The DGA confirmed the meeting, citing Bloomberg's long history of giving to the group and making clear that an organization dedicated to electing governors was not about to weigh in on a presidential contest. "Mayor Bloomberg has been one of the DGA’s biggest supporters and partners over the last few cycles as he's seen governors lead major efforts on gun violence prevention and climate change. We appreciated the opportunity to continue our ongoing conversation over the years with Mayor Bloomberg," said Christina Amestoy, the DGA's deputy communications director.

"The DGA has not and will not take sides in the Democratic presidential primary and will remain laser-focused on ensuring we have the resources to support our governors."

Several sources with knowledge of the meeting said Bloomberg's presence at the event, held on the sidelines of the annual National Governors Association meetings in Washington, was meant as a quiet reminder that Democrats nervous about the party's presidential nominating contest have a centrist fallback option if former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign falters.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/482198-bloomberg-meets-with-democratic-governors

[democratisphere]

1. Always good to have a Plan "B" ready to go.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. Yes, your gonna need a Plan "B," cuz Joe's done after New Hampshire...

There better be a Plan "C" too!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[democratisphere]

4. Progressive socialism will attract all kinds of OTHER voters.

Good luck!

[left-of-center2012]

6. Bernie has no chance against Bloomberg

zip

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

7. LOL... riiiiight!! As I predicted, Bernie is becoming the frontrunner & Joe will soon drop out...

Nothing can stop Bernie because nothing can stop the will of We The People!! Not even a billionaire!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

[Kaleva]

2. Kick

[tiredtoo]

5. What about Amy Klobuchar or Mayor Pete? eom