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Showing Original Post only (View all)If Bloomberg is a racist why are prominent African Americans who know him best endorsing him? [View all]
Last edited Wed Feb 12, 2020, 01:17 PM - Edit history (1)
NEW YORK Today, Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks of New York endorsed Mike Bloomberg for president, touting his plan to invest in all Americans - especially those that have been abandoned by President Trump. He applauded Bloomberg's vision for improving our nations infrastructure and transportation systems, saying America deserves a pragmatic leader who will deliver.
The most vulnerable communities in America cannot weather another four years of a Donald Trump presidency. Too much is on the line to allow that to happen, said Congressman Gregory Meeks. We need someone in the White House who will unite us behind the common purpose of rebuilding our nation's infrastructure and driving our economy forward into the 21st century. Mike Bloomberg will do exactly that. As mayor, he made promises with concrete plans to see them through. As president, he will do the same. I look forward to working with Mike as we revitalize overlooked communities, enable wealth creation for working families, and fight back against Donald Trump who continues to threaten our fundamental American values.
Congressman Meeks knows we need to rebuild America, starting with the infrastructure that President Trump has allowed to crumble and the health care system Trump is trying to destroy, said Mike Bloomberg. I worked with Congressman Meeks during my time in City Hall, and his efforts in Washington helped New York City rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. He knows the importance of investing in sustainable infrastructure and building on Obamacare to make sure every America has access to affordable health care. Im excited to welcome him as a Co-Chair for the Mike for Black America National Leadership Council. As President, I'll work with Rep. Meeks to get both done -- after we send the Queens native in the White House on a permanent vacation to Mar-a-Lago."
https://blog.4president.org/2020/2020/02/congressman-gregory-meeks-of-new-york-endorses-mike-bloomberg-for-president.html
The most vulnerable communities in America cannot weather another four years of a Donald Trump presidency. Too much is on the line to allow that to happen, said Congressman Gregory Meeks. We need someone in the White House who will unite us behind the common purpose of rebuilding our nation's infrastructure and driving our economy forward into the 21st century. Mike Bloomberg will do exactly that. As mayor, he made promises with concrete plans to see them through. As president, he will do the same. I look forward to working with Mike as we revitalize overlooked communities, enable wealth creation for working families, and fight back against Donald Trump who continues to threaten our fundamental American values.
Congressman Meeks knows we need to rebuild America, starting with the infrastructure that President Trump has allowed to crumble and the health care system Trump is trying to destroy, said Mike Bloomberg. I worked with Congressman Meeks during my time in City Hall, and his efforts in Washington helped New York City rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. He knows the importance of investing in sustainable infrastructure and building on Obamacare to make sure every America has access to affordable health care. Im excited to welcome him as a Co-Chair for the Mike for Black America National Leadership Council. As President, I'll work with Rep. Meeks to get both done -- after we send the Queens native in the White House on a permanent vacation to Mar-a-Lago."
https://blog.4president.org/2020/2020/02/congressman-gregory-meeks-of-new-york-endorses-mike-bloomberg-for-president.html
If Bloomberg is a racist why are prominent African Americans who know him best endorsing him?
This is not an endorsement, just a question.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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If Bloomberg is a racist why are prominent African Americans who know him best endorsing him? [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2020
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Do you think it possible to endorse a candidate while disagreeing on policy?
IronLionZion
Feb 2020
#6
Stop and Frisk was only one policy of Mayor Bloomberg. He was mayor for 12 years and accomplished...
George II
Feb 2020
#9
Ummmm, no Bloomberg is stop and frisk NOW and says it was overused vs saying it shouldn't been
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#25
That doesn't answer my question about his stance on stop and frisk now. He says it was overused
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#38
Saying it was "overused" is not an apology that's an excuse and room to use it in the future and
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#50
By itself of maybe but you and I know that statement isn't by itself, it was "overused"
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#60
The policy was meant to be used as widely and aggressively as possible. It was an expansion and
emmaverybo
Feb 2020
#66
+1, looks like Bloomberg also fought restitution to CP5 for some reason. I don't have
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#68
He just does and says racist shit ?! America deserves more explanation from him
uponit7771
Feb 2020
#69
He might not be the most woke candidate but I don't believe he's racist.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2020
#18
If he can dump enough money into the district* to re-elect her, I'm all for it....
George II
Feb 2020
#27
Bloomberg does have a history of paying people for favorable comments about him.
Quackers
Feb 2020
#28
There is a lot of nervousness about Bloomberg amongst the Sanders/Warren wingers
redstateblues
Feb 2020
#22
Because "prominent African Americans" are not the ones directly affected by Bloomberg's racist
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2020
#23
Black folks (really all folks) have had to endorse racists for access to power for a long time.
aikoaiko
Feb 2020
#31
Yep. We live in a white supremacy. Candidates are going to reflect that.
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2020
#35
A racist homophobic pod caster with a big following who endorsed Sanders and Sanders then
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#74
The point is no candidate will ever be perfect...but all are fine with me if they can get elected...
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#86
Go back and watch that segment on Morning Joe. He never called Joe's name - I listened to the same
Skya Rhen
Feb 2020
#73
Black voters tend to be pragmatic. They know it's probably either Bloomberg or Trump at this point.
Squinch
Feb 2020
#70