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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumAfter all the wailing & gnashing of teeth over Bloomberg, why the crickets now when he doesn't run?
I could not win': Michael Bloomberg rules out a presidential run
Former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said Monday that he will not run for president this election cycle.
Im flattered that some think I could provide this kind of leadership, he said in an essay posted on the website Bloomberg View. But when I look at the data, its clear to me that if I entered the race, I could not win.
Bloomberg, 74, one of the worlds wealthiest men, used the essay to put to rest months of speculation over whether he would enter the race and thereby scramble an already chaotic contest as well as to criticize Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.). A Bloomberg candidacy could tip the election in their favor, he said, adding, That is not a risk I can take in good conscience.
Former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said Monday that he will not run for president this election cycle.
Im flattered that some think I could provide this kind of leadership, he said in an essay posted on the website Bloomberg View. But when I look at the data, its clear to me that if I entered the race, I could not win.
Bloomberg, 74, one of the worlds wealthiest men, used the essay to put to rest months of speculation over whether he would enter the race and thereby scramble an already chaotic contest as well as to criticize Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.). A Bloomberg candidacy could tip the election in their favor, he said, adding, That is not a risk I can take in good conscience.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/03/07/i-could-not-win-michael-bloombeg-rules-out-a-presidential-run/
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After all the wailing & gnashing of teeth over Bloomberg, why the crickets now when he doesn't run? (Original Post)
FSogol
Mar 2016
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PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)1. Spoilers are only relevant when they may spoil something. n/t
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)2. I'm even more taken aback by the arrogance of these men.
One millionaire holds a press conference telling Republicans to vote for Rubio in Florida and Kasich in Ohio. A billionaire creates his own candidate scenario in deciding if he will run or not. And I don't give a crap what either Romney or Bloomberg thinks.
djean111
(14,255 posts)3. He was only relevant if he was going to run. n/t