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In reply to the discussion: I think I finally understand the goal of the Michael Bloomberg campaign. [View all]QualTest
(84 posts)14. Trump Derangement Sydrome...
I'm truly amazed at how many people who claim to be D would literally vote for
ANYONE just to oust Trump!
Well, as long as they are NOT someone who FDR, or the Europeans would recognize!
Oh No!
If the Koch Bro registered as a D., would you vote for him?
He has MORE money and power than Bloomy to kick out Trump. What about Bezos?
Has it come down to the battle of the oligarch, same of 2 evil, with a different name?
Does the D brand stand for something? Is there anything in the old FDR quiver?
I guess it just a free for all now. SMH!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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I think I finally understand the goal of the Michael Bloomberg campaign. [View all]
jcmaine72
Feb 2020
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I've never been more enthusiastic about Biden/Klobuchar/Buttigieg than I am now.
RockRaven
Feb 2020
#1
Same here. Money bags Bloomberg would pollute our system. The Dem party would cede
emmaverybo
Feb 2020
#10
For anyone thinking that fear of Bloomberg's attitudes towards Muslims are unjustified...
thesquanderer
Feb 2020
#15
While I'm more of the Warren/Sanders wing, yes, I'd take Biden/Klobuchar/Buttigieg
thesquanderer
Feb 2020
#16
Yes, it was their choice to endorse, and Sanders was equally entitled to make his feelings known.
thesquanderer
Feb 2020
#35
Bloomberg funded planned parenthood after it was cut...there wouldn't be a planned parenthood in
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#28
Well he couldn't affect the outcome...Bloomberg gave hard cold cash...Sanders has plenty of money
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#41
I have no idea what Sanders' charitable contributions are... but "has plenty of money too?"
thesquanderer
Feb 2020
#42
I feel the same way. I am still undecided but I have decided it should not be Bloomberg
tulipsandroses
Feb 2020
#4
re: "I do not think that will fly in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan"
thesquanderer
Feb 2020
#18
Yes it does actually...support for Planned parenthood, Climate, gun registration, money for Virginia
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#26
Sanders uses the Democratic party for his convenience in getting elected in Vermont and now for the
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#25
Notice, he's also the one that's firing directly at trump and not the other candidates.
Amimnoch
Feb 2020
#20
+1000 I do think you are wrong about Bloomberg...he chose to wait until he had a shot...the early
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#24
Bloomberg does have a 12-year record as a public official. Other billionaires
BusyBeingBest
Feb 2020
#36
Hillarious how Sanders supporters are so threatened by Bloomberg...personally, I want to win...
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#22