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.
I am thrilled the idiot billionaire is spending his money and helping Trump’s economy!
Maybe Bloomberg is heavily invested in China? Outsourcing and selling out America?
Tump is probably costing him and a lot of the GOPe like Romney a lot of money.
I went to a NASCAR site and there is his dumbass ad.
When it comes to Bloomy one should sell short
That little turd can ESAD. Today would be just fine.
In his case, I would not make certain that it was secured properly.
Interesting,,,
Bloomies Commie
Friends Twist his arm?
How did Gloomberg come out in the voting? I heard Slow Joe won. Where’d Mini Mike come in?
Not on the ballot IIRC.
“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 he’s giving all his profits to charity,
where did the half a billion dollars he’s wasted
on his campaign come from???
I assume profits are calculated AFTER his salary is taken out. Just a guess, because Bloomberg isn’t publicly traded.
Little Mikey wasn’t on the ballot.
Bloomberg bragged about the amount of money he’s investing to oust President Donald Trump..
Well again he admits he’s not running ‘to be’ President rather to ‘oust’ the one sitting there, and no wonder he’s not interested in debates or making clear his agenda for the country...his motive isn’t in the right place by any measure to lead this country....and why I think he’s going to hand it over to another.
You’re exactly right in my view.
He doesn’t want the presidency, he only wants to stab President Trump in the back and will spend billions to do it.
Working on behalf of the Chinese government...
Ask Tom Steyer how good an investment “Takin’ Down Trump” really is.
He also endorsed Hillary's run in 2016 and even then made no secret he wanted Trump to lose the election then..
As for their election....the DNC delegates/super-delegates will be who elects the winner of their primary.... the same system the DNC had in place since the 1980’s that nominated Obama in 2008.
Investment implies a hard asset is obtained for the cash and effort.
This is more like the movie “Brewsters Millions”
Someone challenged Bloomberg to spend 3 billion dollars in three months, and end up with nothing of value.
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