Bloomberg ready to spend at least $100M if he runs for White House in 2020

The Hill ^ | 12/27/18 01:31 PM EST | MAX GREENWOOD

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is prepared to spent upwards of $100 million should he mount a 2020 bid for the White House, according to CNBC.

Howard Wolfson, the billionaire business magnate's top political advisor, told the news outlet that Bloomberg spent more than $100 million in his last campaign for New York City mayor in 2009.

"Last time I looked, NYC is a fraction of the size of the country as a whole," Wolfson said in an email to the outlet.

ADVERTISEMENT Wolfson added that Bloomberg would spend "whatever is required" on his own campaign if he decides to make a run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.

A spokesperson for Bloomberg did not immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment.

If Bloomberg does throw his name into the running, he would begin his campaign with a significant cash advantage over other potential Democratic frontrunners, like former Vice President Joe Biden or Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

[KevinB]

If Yeb! had to stand on his tippy-toes to get noticed when next to Trump imagine what dwarf Bloomberg is going to have to do.

[right way right]

He could possibly split the dem vote too...perhaps.
With so many candidates they stand a better chance of dividing their voters then our side...IMHO.

[Howie66]

I guess that Mike never heard Ben Franklin’s warning. “A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted.”

Bless his heart.

[gibsonguy]

I hope he does this and goes all out. The delusional arrogance of this fool is something to behold.

[Renegade]

Who would vote for this POS instead of for Trump.If New York, who gives a sht!!

[Okeydoker]

Trump will need all the republican, most independents and some dems.

Splitting any of those to any great extent portends problems.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Yes, please, Mike ! Run third party ! He and the Dems can divide the Stalinist vote.

[Secret Agent Man]

Mikey not gonna likey if he runs.

[SpaceBar]

Ain’t Sarah great?

[shanover]

Clinton spent over a billion with 12 million illegal votes and still lost.

[keving]

He can’t negotiate his way to the Presidency. Try Graft, Super Delegates, Media Payola, political bosses, other candidates, and don’t forgot the Russians meddling $4,700 - priceless 👍

[Smellin Salt]

It doesn’t matter how much you spend. It matters how much the voters believe your message.

[SaveFerris]

It could be as exciting as John Kasich!

[central_va]

Really rich people are so stupid.

[Hardastarboard]

OMG. Trump would beat Bloomberg like a red headed step child in a debate.

[Hardastarboard]

OMG. Trump would beat Bloomberg like a red headed step child in a debate.

[nhwingut]

He’d be much more likely to split the D vote.

[alternatives?]

This is where fake news sights like CNN get their money.

[Freee-dame]

Is Kasich still pondering a possible run in 2020? What a deluded loser.

[fhayek]

Bloomberg ain’t splittin’ nothing but the anti-Trump wacko vote.