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I have more respect for Mike Bloomberg than Mr. Coffee (Original Post)
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2019
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(4,112 posts)1. And not for nothing...
Bloomberg was the mayor of NYC for 12 years. I'd imagine he learned a little bit about government during that time, unlike the other billionaires who are attempting this vanity exercise.
Would he be my first choice as Dem nominee? Nope, but I'd certainly vote for him in the General.
honest.abe
(8,680 posts)2. Indeed.
Mr Coffee!
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,710 posts)6. You know how when you go to a Starbucks they ask your name
You know how when you go to a Starbucks they ask your name when you order so they can call you when your order is ready. If he runs customers should say their name is Donald Trump or MAGA so all the other customers will get upset and there will be chaos.
comradebillyboy
(10,174 posts)3. Bloomberg was an able and effective public servant
even if some of his policies were objectionable.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)4. Extremely smart man.
We all need to follow his lead and back the chosen Democratic candidate for President.
onecaliberal
(32,880 posts)5. Same here. At least Bloomberg cares about America.
Funtatlaguy
(10,885 posts)7. Bloomberg is a realist. Won't waste his time.