That's New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg longtime motto. And it explains how, six months after heBloomberg, who had been running a data-heavy operation focused on electing Democrats, kept seeing the same trends in his research conducted by veteran pollster Doug Schoen: The once-strong frontrunner Joe Biden was getting weaker by the day in early states. Democratic voters increasingly see President Donald Trump as “dangerous” — and beating him as ever more important.
Also forcing Bloomberg’s hand were the early qualifying dates for presidential candidates to get on next year’s ballots in states like Alabama and Arkansas. His team put his name in as a fail-safe insurance policy because it was now or never for Bloomberg, who considered presidential bids in 2008 and 2016 as well.
But if Bloomberg, the man who invented an entire computer system to decipher financial markets, is such a numbers wonk, his many skeptics wonder about the math underpinning his potential candidacy. Bill Burton, a former Obama campaign advisor, said he couldn’t understand Bloomberg’s path, saying it could not be paved with enough billions to carry him across the finish line.
Current polls show Warren leading in the first two states, and Biden in the latter two. If each wins in the four states as polls now indicate, it would likely winnow the field to a two- or three-person race heading into Super Tuesday on March 3, when 16 states vote. “About two-thirds of the delegates awarded in Nevada, South Carolina and Super Tuesday come from states where at least 40 percent of the Democratic primary vote will come from communities of color," a top Democratic strategist and Biden booster who has advised the campaign said in a text message to POLITICO. By contrast, the person said, "Communities of color are 8-10 percent in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Thanks, but no thanks. I've had it with billionaires.
I might have to pay $1 more in taxes to the commons that boosted me to my fortune. Unaccepable. Billionaires do everything on our own and owe absolutely zippo, nada, zilcho to anything or anyone. We are superior, godlike creatures. Why aren't you nobodies bowing before me?
This man is an anti 2nd amendment zealot and hypocrite who is constantly surrounded by armed bodyguards. He thinks it is OK for rich people like him to be protected yet he would deny us mere commoners the right to self defense.
Last poll I saw Bernie led in NH, and was 2 points--within the MOE-behind a tied Warren/Biden in Iowa. I realize that polls are going to yield different results, but whoever wrote this realizes that as well, and is dishonest in making flat affirmations as to where cands stand.
Bloomberg doesn’t think China has a dictator. Moreover, he believes the Chinese government is receptive and responsive to its people. He also defends the Chinese social credit system that is an extreme form of fascism. Good luck Bloomberg. You’re going to need it.
Drunk with power.
Call it what it is. An old, rich mans last gasp at his dream. Unfortunately, he has no shot of attaining it. All it does is make it easier to elect Trump. Circular firing squad!
Wait until someone else gets the nomination, then buy it from them?
Trying to knock Biden out
Because we need another 70 year old white men in the race
Stir the pot Mickey and get Hillary bock on the train
So: he’s obsessively been running the numbers w/ his data team & thinks Biden’s weakness created a void for him to fill. Because of his poor record with the black community (NY/ “stop & frisk” policy), no one sees a path. I think voter suppression will be his only option. 😑
Bloomberg’s path is through swing states. Democrats need to set priorities. If priority one is beating Trump then they must move to the center. Progressive ideals are useless if you can’t win in the Electoral College
It’s ego. He should be using his time and money to help someone who can actually get the nomination and then beat Trump...there are a few of those.
Too damn old!!
You must be THIS tall to run for President... 👉 Impeach the gameshowhost fakepresident
Sigh 🙄 another billionaire who knows what's good for us...
Confused. Is Bloomberg running as an independent or a democrat now? I always thought he was a proud independent.
My vote ain't for sale MikeBloomberg
Most expensive vanity project ever.
great question
No there's not, but this wont stop the sycophants around him from taking his money and feeding into his ego...
'If Trump can get away with violating the emoluments clause, imagine what I could get away with!!'
Another rich dude out of touch with the middle class!
Dude... Sit TF down
Trump 2020
No more billionaire!
About done with billionaire New York City peeps fucking things up.
Pass on Bloomberg, he wasn't a great Mayor, and he definitely wouldn't be a good President
i'm thinking that he doesn't want trump to get reelected; he's wondering if the dem candidates that are currently at head of our tkt. can get us over the finish line? he MAY be right. medicare 4 all isn't a winner; Bernie needs to get back 2 VT. I love biden/pete/amy/kamala, but?
Wow look at New York people are leaving every day due you and your cronies and how you managed, and you think you can manage the USA against the world get real.
He's been looking at polls....
Please enter the race. Landslide Trump 2020
He’s thinking Warren or Sanders is going to win and it scares the 1%
He's thinking, 'Well, JoeBiden really messed this up, so I'm going to use some of my disgustingly large fortune to buy myself a presidency.'
If he *really cared* there are so many amazing causes that could use his financial backing.... like voting rights, gerrymandering, pro choice...the list goes on
Well the Democratic field is weak AF
Very 'decisive' character !!
There’s obviously a branding opportunity he can’t pass up.
Seriously f this guy.
No thanks Mke...
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