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Michael Bloomberg re-registers as a Democrat this morning. (Original Post) Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 OP
Pros and Cons as Prez candidate? Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #1
That's a big asumption that he's tied to Wall Street PCIntern Oct 2018 #2
Con: He is 76 years old missingm Oct 2018 #5
Didn't know he was that old. Here's a thought. Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #6
Here's one Polybius Oct 2018 #12
He had the NYPD hold protesters during the 04 GOP convention Trumpocalypse Oct 2018 #3
was he mayor during occupy wall st? rampartc Oct 2018 #8
Yes. JHB Oct 2018 #15
Would love to see a primary debate with him and Sanders and Warren. Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #4
what were his dealings with trump while he was mayor? rampartc Oct 2018 #9
Good question Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #10
in that case i'll spell check that "sealings" rampartc Oct 2018 #11
is he at all popular outsude of ny city? rampartc Oct 2018 #7
He's probably running for a cabinet position. greymattermom Oct 2018 #13
Just what we need. kentuck Oct 2018 #14

Funtatlaguy

(10,878 posts)
1. Pros and Cons as Prez candidate?
Wed Oct 10, 2018, 06:55 AM
Oct 2018

Pros: His money, his passion for gun restrictions, crossover appeal to some Corp types
Cons. Not a true progressive. Tied to Wall Street.

Please add more everyone.

 

missingm

(56 posts)
5. Con: He is 76 years old
Wed Oct 10, 2018, 07:15 AM
Oct 2018

We really need to choose someone from outside this Nixon era age range.

Kamala Harris is a strong candidate.

Funtatlaguy

(10,878 posts)
6. Didn't know he was that old. Here's a thought.
Wed Oct 10, 2018, 07:22 AM
Oct 2018

What if he ran, with this caveat.
He would swear to serve only one term and to name someone under 60 as his Veep.

rampartc

(5,409 posts)
9. what were his dealings with trump while he was mayor?
Wed Oct 10, 2018, 07:39 AM
Oct 2018

if there is anything to hide trump will smear him.

rampartc

(5,409 posts)
7. is he at all popular outsude of ny city?
Wed Oct 10, 2018, 07:30 AM
Oct 2018

gun control will reverberate against us down ticket and of course the "big gulp" business is an object of ridicule.

i'm not saying "hell no," but we don't need to jump on this right away.

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