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pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:34 PM Jul 2016

Michael Bloomberg is on RIGHT NOW (in case your network isn't covering him).

He's on c-span, explaining why he believes it's imperative to elect Hillary Clinton.

He's the former mayor from NYC, a political independent.

"We must unite around the candidate who can defeat a dangerous demagogue. . . .If you're not yet registered to vote, go online and do it now."

"I built a business, and I didn't start it with a check from my father."

"We need someone who is a problem solver, not a bomb thrower."

"Most of us know that we are only as good as our word, but not Donald Trump."

Now he's talking about Trump's abysmal business record, his bankruptcies, etc.

"Trump says wants to run the nation like he's running his business. God help us! Im a NYer, and I know a con when I see one."

"Trump is a risky, radical, and reckless choice"

"Hillary Clinton understands this is not reality television, this is reality."

"Not a choice between a Democrat and a Republican, it's a choice of who is better to lead our country right now. There is no doubt in my mind that Hillary Clinton is the right choice this November.

I am asking you to join with me . . . to elect a sane, competent person, with international experience, a unifier who is mature enough to reach to for advice . . . "

I want to see a real transcript of his speech! He's doing exactly what I hoped he'd do. As a businessman, he's ripping Trump's business "success" to shreds.

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Michael Bloomberg is on RIGHT NOW (in case your network isn't covering him). (Original Post) pnwmom Jul 2016 OP
CNN has him Johnny2X2X Jul 2016 #1
So does MSNBC. calimary Jul 2016 #3
What a downer after that amazing speech from Joe Chimichurri Jul 2016 #2
I think he's pretty lackluster so far. femmocrat Jul 2016 #4
Not necessarily. He's making some gooooooood points. calimary Jul 2016 #6
Meh. "I don't always agree with Hillary" Chimichurri Jul 2016 #9
Might be a valuable point, though. calimary Jul 2016 #22
This ^^^ treestar Jul 2016 #10
He is sending a great message still_one Jul 2016 #5
He's making some good points treestar Jul 2016 #7
He's great!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #8
I hate it when billionaires beat up on other billionaires.. dubyadiprecession Jul 2016 #11
The richest thing about Donald Trump oswaldactedalone Jul 2016 #12
"I'm a New Yorker, and I know a con when I see one." Michael Bloomberrg bravo. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #13
Bloomie takin it to Trump workinclasszero Jul 2016 #14
Surprisingly, no boos when he talked about free trade democrattotheend Jul 2016 #15
I like the timing Johnny2X2X Jul 2016 #16
Bloomberg oswaldactedalone Jul 2016 #17
His sole purpose MSMITH33156 Jul 2016 #18
FOX Johnny2X2X Jul 2016 #19
Hillary understands "...this is not reality television, it is reality." LOL L. Coyote Jul 2016 #20
Bloomberg sucks melman Jul 2016 #21
All the better. If a businessman who is 10 times as successful in business as Trump didn't make pnwmom Jul 2016 #23

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
4. I think he's pretty lackluster so far.
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:37 PM
Jul 2016

Maybe he's warming up. He did refer to the "dangerous demagogue."

OK... now he's getting to the nuggets: "I'm a New Yorker and I know a con when I see one." Great line!

"The richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy."

calimary

(81,318 posts)
6. Not necessarily. He's making some gooooooood points.
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:37 PM
Jul 2016

"I built a good business. But I didn't start out with a million dollar check from my father!"

"We need a President who is a problem-solver, not a bomb-thrower."

This is good stuff.

calimary

(81,318 posts)
22. Might be a valuable point, though.
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 10:12 PM
Jul 2016

He could be just the perfect one to appeal to others who would be mumbling that same gripe to themselves.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
7. He's making some good points
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:38 PM
Jul 2016

We don't need a "bomb thrower" like Donald.

He started a business without a million dollar check from his father. Good shot at Donald.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
13. "I'm a New Yorker, and I know a con when I see one." Michael Bloomberrg bravo.
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:41 PM
Jul 2016

"The richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy."

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
15. Surprisingly, no boos when he talked about free trade
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:41 PM
Jul 2016

Hopefully either they ejected some of the disruptors or Bernie's delegate whips got them to be quiet.

Johnny2X2X

(19,066 posts)
16. I like the timing
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:41 PM
Jul 2016

Not as fiery as Joe, but he's a great emotional segua and he's making very clear and concise points.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
20. Hillary understands "...this is not reality television, it is reality." LOL
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:45 PM
Jul 2016

"There is no doubt ion my mind that Hillary Clinton is the best choice....a sane, competent person ... mature enough, ... " Great jabs at trump while praising Hillary.

 

melman

(7,681 posts)
21. Bloomberg sucks
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 09:58 PM
Jul 2016

Since he is an independent I can say that here. He absolutely ruined New York City. Seriously, fuck that guy.

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)
23. All the better. If a businessman who is 10 times as successful in business as Trump didn't make
Wed Jul 27, 2016, 10:20 PM
Jul 2016

a good mayor, then how could a relatively minor success like Trump be a good President? Being a good businessman is the ONLY qualification Trump says he has for the office, and Bloomberg has just shot that myth to pieces.

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