Democratic Primaries

brooklynite

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73. Explain it simply...

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 12:13 PM

Feb 2020

Whether you think Bloomberg SHOULD have been able to run for a third term or not, the Democrats had a candidate running against him in the 2009 Election. And an overwhelmingly Democratic electorate voted for Bloomberg.

But my point stands. Regardless of how you or I feel, the average Democrat isn't going to be deciding based on this issue. They're going to decide based on his current policies and perceived electability. So far, his polling is continuing to go up.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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As someone who lived in NYC during the 12 years of Mayor Bloomberg, let me say... [View all] brooklynite Feb 2020 OP

I'll bet that 99% of the people on this site are unfamiliar with the political climate in NYC... George II Feb 2020 #1

If he wins the nomination, I won't have to hold my nose to vote for him. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2020 #2

Bloomberg seems immune to comprehension of small businesses and renting masses DemocracyMouse Feb 2020 #15

What policies were those? N/T lapucelle Feb 2020 #30

+1 InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #35

"like Native Americans pushed west by European conquerors" TwilightZone Feb 2020 #54

Nor will I. calimary Feb 2020 #43

So you speak for all New Yorkers? melman Feb 2020 #3

I think there are about eight million people who would disagree that NYC is ruined. George II Feb 2020 #5

I think you're wrong melman Feb 2020 #7

"many people that lament what New York has become" left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #9

Yes melman Feb 2020 #12

Ah, Jeremiah Moss, aka Griffin Hansbury. Yeah. George II Feb 2020 #19

He doesn't have the energy to explain NY to you George. lapucelle Feb 2020 #41

The last thing I need is for someone to explain NY to me. George II Feb 2020 #50

Those of us who have spent our lives here don't need you to 'splain the city to us. N/T lapucelle Feb 2020 #39

As a NY'er who spends a large amount of time in the City each yr..(for decades) AncientGeezer Feb 2020 #87

I'm going to jump in here and NellieStarbuck Feb 2020 #14

Post removed Post removed Feb 2020 #18

"Banana Republic operators"? George II Feb 2020 #20

I've been hear my whole life, and I've had the panorama. The city is not nearly ruined, lapucelle Feb 2020 #36

At a 87.2% higher cost of living than in average America Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #52

Um hmmm.... George II Feb 2020 #17

What are you talking about? N/T lapucelle Feb 2020 #32

Do I speak for ALL New yorkers? No, I talk about political reality... brooklynite Feb 2020 #6

How about you don't put words in my mouth, okay? melman Feb 2020 #8

why am I supporting Pete? Because I think he's the best candidate. brooklynite Feb 2020 #23

NYC is culturally in decline. Money has driven out both DemocracyMouse Feb 2020 #16

No it's not and no it isn't. N/T lapucelle Feb 2020 #33

That's the most ridiculous thing I've read in a while Recursion Feb 2020 #47

Bloomberg has been a Democrat a lot longer than Sanders NYMinute Feb 2020 #4

Good one...😁 pangaia Feb 2020 #13

Real Democrats don't give money to Scott Brown, Pat Toomey, the NY State Senate Republicans liskddksil Feb 2020 #25

Anyting to defend Bernie hahahahahahaha NYMinute Feb 2020 #46

Who said I'm supporting Bernie. I'm probably supporting Biden who liskddksil Feb 2020 #60

hmmmmmm NYMinute Feb 2020 #118

... MontanaMama Feb 2020 #27

People tend to think the "average Democrat" is just like them. DanTex Feb 2020 #10

In which case, "a lot of Democrats" won't vote for him... brooklynite Feb 2020 #24

Yeah $200M of ad buys will do that. DanTex Feb 2020 #31

So, you're saying that Democratic voters just aren't as perceptive as you are? brooklynite Feb 2020 #49

Yes, that's true. Even you think average Democrats are just like you. MineralMan Feb 2020 #56

I know I'm not average, I'm from the progressive wing of the party, I don't deny that. DanTex Feb 2020 #61

I'm not going to say anything about any of that. MineralMan Feb 2020 #62

I live in NYC, yes. Texas is where I lived when I signed up for DU in 2002. DanTex Feb 2020 #63

Lucky you. It's a great city. MineralMan Feb 2020 #64

It is a great place to live. DanTex Feb 2020 #65

I could live there easily, but live where I do for various reasons. MineralMan Feb 2020 #66

Really? As someone who lived in NYC during the 12 years of Mayor Bloomberg and the other mayors DAngelo136 Feb 2020 #11

This is a truly fascinating rant... brooklynite Feb 2020 #29

Yes, Yes, Yes Me. Feb 2020 #38

Darn keys are right next to each other. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2020 #53

I've lived in the New York City area since 1974. patphil Feb 2020 #21

Bloomberg had a huge event in AZ yesterday. grantcart Feb 2020 #22

'Brought the crowd to a roaring ovation with a full throated introduction of Mark Kelly.' elleng Feb 2020 #28

This. sheshe2 Feb 2020 #34

thank you for that on the ground report from Cha Feb 2020 #45

Interesting, thanks chia Feb 2020 #55

Thanks elleng Feb 2020 #26

But They Will Care The Way He Cheated & Maipulated To Get That 3rd Term Me. Feb 2020 #37

No. Not at all. brooklynite Feb 2020 #48

Maybe You Don't Mind Being Cheated Me. Feb 2020 #67

The people who were "cheated" didn't have to vote for him in 2009. They did. brooklynite Feb 2020 #70

If You Know So Much Me. Feb 2020 #72

Explain it simply... brooklynite Feb 2020 #73

Ah, I'm Guessing This Strong Defense Of Him Means ... Me. Feb 2020 #74

Nope. But I found him competent and productive as Mayor. As did most New Yorkers. brooklynite Feb 2020 #75

Rose Colored Glasses Me. Feb 2020 #79

So people were opposed to overturning turn limits, and voted for Bloomberg anyway? brooklynite Feb 2020 #80

Now You're Just Being Disingenuous Me. Feb 2020 #81

I'm not being disingenuous ; I'm being realistic. brooklynite Feb 2020 #82

As I Said Your Answer Is In #11 Me. Feb 2020 #83

And your response was in #29 brooklynite Feb 2020 #86

Personally I hate term limits for obvious reasons grantcart Feb 2020 #59

The People Of The City Voted For & Passed Term Limits Me. Feb 2020 #68

Both Democrats... brooklynite Feb 2020 #71

If he turns out to be our best hope... VarryOn Feb 2020 #40

If my choices are Bloomberg or Trump, then it's a no-brainer... Bloomberg 100 times out of 100. RockRaven Feb 2020 #42

Yep he acknowledged his mistake less than 90 days ago - to run for office! redqueen Feb 2020 #44

If Joe doesn't make it mainstreetonce Feb 2020 #51

Rec. cwydro Feb 2020 #57

In the end, Democrats will decide who they want as their nominee. MineralMan Feb 2020 #58

How about raising taxes on the middle class Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #69

The tax plan he has proposed raises the corporate tax rate by 33% and Squinch Feb 2020 #76

Here is a study of that plan Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #84

Thats from 2002. Maybe you should read the new one. Squinch Feb 2020 #85

You mean this one? brooklynite Feb 2020 #88

Yes. It looks pretty fabulous to me. Squinch Feb 2020 #89

Or people can look at what he actually did when he had power Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #92

NYC doesn't have a tax policy (it's a State matter). brooklynite Feb 2020 #93

Actually it does Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #96

That is the plan that he enacted in NYC Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #91

No, actually he didn't. Squinch Feb 2020 #95

Then you're denying reality Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #98

That was his proposal before he entered office. It didn't happen. So no, I'm not. Squinch Feb 2020 #99

So his proposals don't count Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #100

I get that you REALLY want the Daily News article from 2002 to REALLY matter. Let's agree Squinch Feb 2020 #102

I could care less about promises Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #104

I'll take that to mean you found nothing to object to. Because, really, his proposal is great. Squinch Feb 2020 #105

No it means I trust a Billionaire about as far as I can throw Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #106

Bloomberg's record, meaning an article from the Daily News from 2002 about a proposal that Squinch Feb 2020 #108

Yes his record Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #109

Well those are different. Your insistence that he's terrible on taxes was simply wrong, but Squinch Feb 2020 #110

He was terrible on taxes Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #111

Ooooohhhh! Squinch Feb 2020 #112

If you want to ignore his track record Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #113

Have a lovely evening! Squinch Feb 2020 #114

You too Dem4Life1102 Feb 2020 #115

The old 'don't look at my record, look at my words on my website' routine. aikoaiko Feb 2020 #77

No, people are welcome to look at his record... brooklynite Feb 2020 #78

He was an excellent leader for very challenging times jumptheshadow Feb 2020 #90

Post removed Post removed Feb 2020 #94

"Democrat party"? LongtimeAZDem Feb 2020 #97

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2020 #101

That's not what the poster is saying padah513 Feb 2020 #107

As much as I would like an ideal world... jumptheshadow Feb 2020 #116

What kind of question is that, Lord Wilmore? No one on this Cha Feb 2020 #119

Hah! Like a neon sign, isn't it? Squinch Feb 2020 #103

I guess you've forgotten that he orchestrated a repeal choie Feb 2020 #117

And Democratic voters chose to re-elect him. How democratic of them... brooklynite Feb 2020 #120

how democratic choie Feb 2020 #121