2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumMichael 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.
Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)Appealing to independents.
calimary
(81,318 posts)Chimichurri
(2,911 posts)He shoulda gone on before Joe
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)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)"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.
Chimichurri
(2,911 posts)calimary
(81,318 posts)He could be just the perfect one to appeal to others who would be mumbling that same gripe to themselves.
treestar
(82,383 posts)still_one
(92,219 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)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.
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)dubyadiprecession
(5,714 posts)oswaldactedalone
(3,491 posts)is his hypocrisy.
L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)"The richest thing about Donald Trump is his hypocrisy."
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)democrattotheend
(11,605 posts)Hopefully either they ejected some of the disruptors or Bernie's delegate whips got them to be quiet.
Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)Not as fiery as Joe, but he's a great emotional segua and he's making very clear and concise points.
oswaldactedalone
(3,491 posts)hates Traitor Trump!!!!
MSMITH33156
(879 posts)is to hit Trump where it hurts him the most, as a businessman. He is nailing it.
Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)Just checked. Nope. Not showing it.
L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)"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)Since he is an independent I can say that here. He absolutely ruined New York City. Seriously, fuck that guy.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)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.