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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: here's the thing about bloomie that may just win me over. [View all]Amishman
(5,555 posts)14. I recall the Rs saying the same thing about Trump in 2016
I don't believe it.
You don't amass the wealth and power Bloomberg has without being a vision driven person. He doesn't just want to remove Trump - he has a plan for what he wants to change.
Given his wealth and history, and the recentness of his political 180 on some issues, I am very suspicious of his motives
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Then let's put him in charge of the DNC maybe, but the OPs observation IS a pretty good argument...
Volaris
Feb 2020
#62
Yeah, I like her and hated what they did to her in Georgia, stealing her win...I hope she runs...
SWBTATTReg
Feb 2020
#54
his spokesman said the other day that it was his goal to bounce the check to the undertaker.
mopinko
Feb 2020
#59
Definitely ... I almost believe him when he says he plans to give all his money away ...
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#78
I Bloomberg wins the Presidency, he can't change ANYTHING unless democrats go along
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#94
There's no reason to suspect Bloomberg is more electable than the other candidates.
Act_of_Reparation
Feb 2020
#79
He might be really looking out for himself, but that will just mean he's a smart billionaire.
brewens
Feb 2020
#38
well, he expected to win something. it just wasnt the wh so much, tho he had dreamt of that
mopinko
Feb 2020
#67
I'll vote for Biden if he's our nominee. I'll vote against trump if Bloomberg is.
LanternWaste
Feb 2020
#68
I expected Nutter to support Bloomberg. My guess is Corey Booker is silently in his corner.
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#98
The senate just recently lay the ground work /precedence for him to be dictator if he so chooses.
Skya Rhen
Feb 2020
#90
Of the candidates I think 2 would make sure that Trump was prosecuted after leaving office
andym
Feb 2020
#84
Maybe. Or maybe he'll like it so much he'll demand more terms like he did in NY.
Doremus
Feb 2020
#92