What are you expecting from Bloomberg tomorrow?

[herding cats]

We all know the other candidates on the stage. They're going to be them, with a minor side eye, or slight to one another. There normally wouldn't be anything major from this crowd I'm not prepared for now. I assume the same for most here. Bloomberg... he's an unknown to me. I admit to hoping our candidates hold him to task. However, I'm curious what you're all expecting?

This debate is before his campaigns planned entrance into the fray. Does that work in the other candidates favor? I'm expecting he's coordinated ads for every statement he has to say. He a deep planner.

I just saw another Bloomberg ad here. Seriously, every commercial break there's one. I'm seeing zero ads from any other candidates anymore. I'm in a Super Tuesday state (Texas) and waiting to vote on Thursday after the debates. I have three top choices and Bloomberg isn't one of them.

Just to be clear. He's just the new unknown added into the mix and I'm curious what you're all expecting?

[mr_lebowski]

1. I dunno what Bloomie will do but I wanna see Bernie go all Hanover Fist on him ...

[herding cats]

3. Ok.

That was funny and you made me laugh!

Well done!

[Quixote1818]

7. Heavy Metal.

[mr_lebowski]

12. Your one way ticket to midnight!

[ecstatic]

2. My expectations are low, so that might work in his favor.

I'm not familiar with Bloomberg.

[herding cats]

6. I know virtually nothing about him either.

All I can say is his campaign is owning the internet and airwaves I see.

Beyond that he's a huge unknown to me, too. Which, makes me uncomfortable. Push is coming to shove and many at my Dem meetup last Thursday were too enamored for a person they knew nothing about.

[ecstatic]

24. I agree. Fully.

Not comfortable with the mysterious aspect, and then there's always the possibility of him morphing into a whole new personality if he's elected.

[radius777]

4. They're going to try to pummel him,

but he's a good counterpuncher and will be prepared.

He's cynical and opinionated (typical NY'er) and not easy to box in ideologically.

[herding cats]

9. I need to find some of his debate videos from his previous campaigns.

Your perspective makes me curious.

Like I said, I don't know, but my state is actively taking sides. I do want to know more.

[radius777]

18. Here's some info

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/02/18/michael-bloomberg-debate-history-nyc-before-2020-presidential-election

The former mayor says he is looking forward to debating, but it's been more than 10 years since Bloomberg has faced off against a rival candidate.

He last debated in 2009 against then-City Comptroller Bill Thompson in the mayor's race. Bloomberg was running for a third term, having already spent eight years as mayor.

"It's time for him to go," Thompson said.

"No, no, wait. Eight isn't enough for better schools. Eight isn't enough for lower crime. Eight isn't enough for good government in this city," Bloomberg replied.

During his campaigns for City Hall, the mayor debated at least eight times. His campaigns never appeared to want to add more.
...
But we know the former mayor has been in debate prep and anticipating taking the stage. We asked, but Bloomberg's campaign would not reveal his debate strategy.

[Vivienne235729]

5. He'll put Bernie in his place and attack Trump w the fervor he has been doing.

Bernie will whine about Mike's money. And Biden will kick back and coast through.

[herding cats]

13. I'm 100% fine with attacking Trump.

All day, everyday. That's how we win.

[squirecam]

8. I hope they question him on the issues

Stop and frisk
ADA taxi cab issues
Cutting Medicaid and Medicare
Sexist and racist statements
Refusal to take voter questions at CNN townhall
Increased homelessness
China
Failure on minority/women businesses

Question him on policy. Because his policy has been terrible in many areas

[msongs]

10. I want him to pay off my mortgage ok nt

[herding cats]

11. Yeah, same here.

If he can do that he definitely has my vote.

Edited to add this 'cause people are weird.

[Callado119]

21. Sounds good to me...bs is already trying to bribe folks with student debt cancellation

[ecstatic]

23. Lol! nt

[CalFione]

14. He'll open with an apology on stop and frisk, and try to pivot.

And he will love being the focus of ALL the other candidates' attacks.


Whereas, the other candidates should all be pointing their guns at Bernie as much as Bloomberg.

[BlueIdaho]

15. I have no idea

But it will be very interesting to find out. I suspect this will be the most watched debate of the series.

[tirebiter]

17. Democrats showing they can beat Democrats is a dead end

I want to know how or if they can bear Trump.

[dalton99a]

19. Bloomberg may prove to be the tough sonofabitch who can evict the monster

[Callado119]

20. He needs to throw some hard punches...especially against BS

[Awsi Dooger]

22. He needs to avoid snark but leave most memorable short sound bites of the night

I think Bloomberg will be sharp enough to avoid one conflict after another.

Emphasize big picture.

If he said something like this it would dominate the evening and all the post debate recaps, "America is not going to elect a socialist. They will elect someone with his own TV network. Billions and billions served."