CANDIDATES UP CLOSE - Michael Bloomberg

A billionaire media executive who served three terms as mayor of New York City, Mr. Bloomberg is running as a business-minded centrist with a record of advocacy on issues like gun control and climate change.

How would you handle a general-election debate against Trump?
"No. 1, don’t waste your time criticizing him and telling everybody what he’s done wrong."

What attributes would you look for in a running mate?
“You want somebody who if you drop dead, they could run the country.”

Who is one foreign leader you admire?
Emmanuel Macron, president of France

What is the most important thing foreign leaders should know about you?
“That Bloomberg is honest, Bloomberg is smart, Bloomberg cares and has a worldview.”

What is the most urgent economic challenge facing the United States today?
“Partly it’s income inequality, but partly it’s lack of opportunity.”

Would it be important to you to get Republican support for your agenda?
“We need both sides to pass legislation.”

Do you have a bad habit?
"Well, I like Cheez Its.”

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