Posted on 03/01/2020 11:13:51 AM PST by jazusamo
During his speech to supporters following the primary results in South Carolina on Saturday, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg bragged about the amount of money he's "investing" to oust President Donald Trump from the White House come November.
"Some of you may remember back in Philadelphia in 2016, I spoke at the Democratic Convention and warned that Donald Trump was not fit for office. In 2018, I worked to help hold him accountable by supporting candidates who flipped 21 seats in the House," he explained. "That made Nancy Pelosi speaker and allowed us to begin holding Donald Trump accountable through the impeachment process."
According to the billionaire, President Trump's re-election campaign strategy is to "attack Democrats, make their plans look unrealistic, unaffordable, and undoable."
"That will not work against you and me, because we have the record and resources to defeat him in the swing states the Democrats lost in 2016," Bloomberg said.
He said the person that's best fit to take on President Trump in the general election is someone "who rallies Democrats and attracts independents and moderate Republicans." Bloomberg touted his record of winning three races for mayor in New York City, suggesting he's that should win the Democratic nomination.
"If you want someone who talks turkey and has a record of accomplishment on all the big issues facing our country and has the resources to beat Trump, that's me," he said bluntly. "If you want a debater, you’ve got the wrong guy here."
"I give virtually all of my company's profits to charity. There is no better investment I can make in the future of our country than spending to get Donald Trump out of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," Bloomberg told supporters. "If you think my campaign is expensive, just imagine what four more years of Donald Trump will cost our country. Somebody the other day said to me, 'You know, you are spending a lot of money.' I said, 'Yes I am. I’m spending money to get rid of Donald Trump.' The guy said, 'Spend more, spend more.'"
According to CNN , Bloomberg has dropped $501 million on ad buys across radio, TV and digital platforms over the last four months. For comparison, President Barack Obama spent only $306.6 million in the two years leading up to the 2012 election.
Will he be able to buy his way to the nomination? Only time will tell. But the fact that he's willing to drop so much money to win the presidency makes you wonder: why does he want this so bad? Anyone who is that power-hungry is definitely dangerous.
It’s going to turn out to be one hell of a sh!tty investment, mini mike.
Little mikey totalitarian is in the back seat of The Clown Car. Make sure his booster seat is Government approved.
Chinese Mike!
Really make one wonder how a brain-dead Mikey Mouse like that little dumb-azz could actually become a billionaire.
Investment. Bypassing campaign finance laws. Take your pick.
He's 78, and not a millionaire like some of us might be, but a multi-multi-billionaire. He needs to spend some of it on a hobby that interests him.
Unfortunately, we (US citizens at large) are like scurrying insects, of no concern to his planning for self-gratification.
What I want to know, is what did Trump do to pi$$ him off so much? Because Bloomie is a smart guy, and he has to be able to see that Trump is a lot better for the country than any past President in a generation, or any of the motley crew of deranged communists in the Dem party hoping to replace him.
It’s for a good cause..Take out Trump even if it destroys America.?
Why isn't he being investigated like the Russian hoax was?
His ads play regularly on local TV stations. He has learned a lot since his first ones. In his early ones he pushed issues which are not popular here.
His newer ones are very well done. You would never guess what his positions on the issues are just telling how good a guy he is.
He will not win the vote here but probably is attracting low information voters.
Let’s Wrap This FReepathon Up, Folks…Donate Today!
He doesn’t want to win, but to be the kingmaker at the convention.
I believe the fix is in - mini mike Doomberg’s final play will be the buy out Crazy Bernie and he’ll accept like before bc he’s a sellout commie POS.
These Evil SOB’s can’t stand all the good President Trump is doing for America and the world. It is so EYE-OPENING. What is wrong with these Idiots who can’t see that? Are they selling their souls for free stuff or are they true believers? It’s insanity.
Bloomberg was a lifelong Democrat until 2001, when he switched to the Republican Party before running for Mayor. He switched to an independent in 2007, and registered again as a Democrat in October 2018.In 2004, he endorsed the re-election of George W. Bush and spoke at the 2004 Republican National Convention.
Solid credentials and a deeply loyal Party man.
I agree.
The wife and I watch few shows in the evening and the ones we do watch started having his ads 3 or 4 months ago, a lot of them.
I said to her then that they had to be costing him a bunch, little did I know then that money was no object to him.
I think Bloomberg has his own view of how things should be (soda, guns, diet, general nanny state). Party isn’t a religion for him, it’s a vehicle. I don’t think he cares about either Party, except as a tool for his ambition to affect and control society.
Bloomberg is talking fantasy. How is Trump costing our country? Bloomberg will never tell you because he finds it easier creating illusions that have no basis in fact.
just saw on c.n.n....bloomie went to a black church in Alabama to speak/pander today....they all stood and turned their backs to him....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST HIM SHALL PROPER!! God bless our GOOD president!!
Of course you are right but this sort of belonging to a Party of immediate convenience will not play well with thinking voters (especially the real Independents) who like to at least see a candidate who has core beliefs and a modicum of loyalty.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
