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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I don't understand why Buttigieg isn't the centrist replacement for Biden instead of Bloomberg. [View all]Autumn
(44,980 posts)87. Here's his record.
Bloomberg Is a Democrat With a History of Backing Republicans Including In 2018
Michael Bloomberg's team has trumpeted his role in helping Democrats win control of the House of Representatives last year. He poured tens of millions of dollars into 24 House races; Democrats won all but three of them.
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2019/12/03/michael-bloomberg-political-donations-republicans-history-president-run
As mayor, Bloomberg endorsed President George W. Bush for re-election over Democrat John Kerry.
And as Democrats seek to win control of the U.S. Senate, it's notable how many Republican senators Bloomberg has backed in recent years:
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey
Late-Arizona Sen. John McCain
Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Former Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk
Former Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, among others.
"Now he wants to come in and claim that he's this Democratic savior, but he was actually backing Republicans," Klein said. "He also did that when he was mayor."
One of Bloomberg's new rivals, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, may have a particular beef with him: he backed then-Republican Sen. Scott Brown in their 2012 contest. But no matter: Warren prevailed by eight points.
And as Democrats seek to win control of the U.S. Senate, it's notable how many Republican senators Bloomberg has backed in recent years:
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey
Late-Arizona Sen. John McCain
Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Former Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk
Former Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, among others.
"Now he wants to come in and claim that he's this Democratic savior, but he was actually backing Republicans," Klein said. "He also did that when he was mayor."
One of Bloomberg's new rivals, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, may have a particular beef with him: he backed then-Republican Sen. Scott Brown in their 2012 contest. But no matter: Warren prevailed by eight points.
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I don't understand why Buttigieg isn't the centrist replacement for Biden instead of Bloomberg. [View all]
Voltaire2
Feb 2020
OP
One New Yorker says he engineered a 3rd term by bribing the NYC City Council.
ancianita
Feb 2020
#63
Bloomberg didn't "bribe the city council". That's factually incorrect and a Republican/right wing
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#129
There are $millions$ of reasons why. No one else has the money to blow that he has except for Steyer
Autumn
Feb 2020
#9
It wouldn't be surprising if what a layman perceives based on agenda driven story lines
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#60
Bloomberg didn't vote with the Republicans against the Brady Bill five times. N/T
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#93
Bloomberg didn't vote with Republicans in favor of the NRA's pet project PLCAA.
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#94
BS has consistently voted with the Republicans and the NRA for the past quarter of a century,
lapucelle
Feb 2020
#125
He could be like Steyer and spend his money to get Dems elected. I think Bloom just wants to make
Autumn
Feb 2020
#111
I am skeptical, but it's worth keeping an eye on the data through the primaries.
beastie boy
Feb 2020
#121
If the red state goes for the Republican in the GE all those delegates from the primary
Autumn
Feb 2020
#40
It's not about Pete being gay so much as his age and lack of experience. SC matters
highplainsdem
Feb 2020
#41
Maybe people crave that "Bloomberg supported George Bush over John Kerry" mojo
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2020
#50
Do I always have to give the short sweet honest answer on the question every time I am asked it?
Zolorp
Feb 2020
#56
Because AA don't like Buttigieg. Democratic Party needs high AA vote. It could be his history
helpisontheway
Feb 2020
#59
Code violation policy that put a burden on black homeowners. Frederick Douglas plan roll-out
emmaverybo
Feb 2020
#141
I guess nobody else is willing to touch the third rail on one of their 'million' reasons, so...
MerryBlooms
Feb 2020
#84
I don't understand how "Sanders is a Democrat" is an argument on here, but Bloomberg gets a pass.
Cuthbert Allgood
Feb 2020
#131
He's up against bigotry, he has a lack of experience, and he's polling at 6%-7% for starters
LongtimeAZDem
Feb 2020
#133