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Bloomberg out with another scorcher of an ad. (Original Post) kpete Feb 2020 OP
Good ad!! And true. SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #1
Tim O'brien must be running Wellstone ruled Feb 2020 #2
Great ad, and as pointed out in the replies - it can help any D candidate. MH1 Feb 2020 #3
Nothing will get through to the Trumpanzees... SMC22307 Feb 2020 #4
Exactly my reaction. Clinton's campaign pointed out Trump's character flaws, corruption, spooky3 Feb 2020 #6
What I fear is that many are becoming numb to Trump... SMC22307 Feb 2020 #50
We will never win over people who wouldn't vote for a "D" TexasBushwhacker Feb 2020 #52
Anyone else cilla4progress Feb 2020 #5
Yeah. Partly because it reminds me we could have had this: ChiTownDenny Feb 2020 #21
Yep. cilla4progress Feb 2020 #40
That is one powerful ad. We have gotten so used to Trump patricia92243 Feb 2020 #7
That is a Great Ad TomCADem Feb 2020 #8
"Let's Bring Presidential Back" handmade34 Feb 2020 #9
Must be nice to sit in an armchair frazzled Feb 2020 #10
Oh, the retail politics are going on in New Hampshire right now. MineralMan Feb 2020 #12
Being Mayor for 12 years wasn't sitting in an arm chair. grantcart Feb 2020 #18
I'm talking about the current presidential campaign. /nt frazzled Feb 2020 #38
Lol OK in the current campaign Bloomberg is more active in AZ than all the rest grantcart Feb 2020 #58
Bloomberg is getting to Democratic voters that others aren't. Squinch Feb 2020 #29
Seriously? That ad goes after trump and helps all Dems not just Bloomberg. brush Feb 2020 #30
Keep em coming Mike!! aeromanKC Feb 2020 #11
Wow! DAMANgoldberg Feb 2020 #13
Powerful ad Green Line Feb 2020 #14
I will say this all of the Democratic Nominees. Get active. rockfordfile Feb 2020 #15
I love Joe for first choice Nikki28 Feb 2020 #16
It is beginning to look like there won't safeinOhio Feb 2020 #39
It's beginning to look like it's the beginning of primary season calguy Feb 2020 #54
More of that! JDC Feb 2020 #17
I can't figure out why Bloomberg is the only ad I ever see. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2020 #19
$$$ is the reason you see Bloomberg ads mnhtnbb Feb 2020 #22
+1000 aeromanKC Feb 2020 #27
I like a lot of what all the candidates are saying calguy Feb 2020 #31
Any chance you think cilla4progress Feb 2020 #43
I would love that ticket, but mnhtnbb Feb 2020 #49
You are correct Ferrets are Cool Feb 2020 #46
Keep it up Mike! BlueJac Feb 2020 #20
Very effective. We're so far from where we used to be as a country. BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #23
Mike also just gave a million dollars to Democrats running for Congress. Lady_Chat Feb 2020 #24
Chalk up another one for Mike. democrank Feb 2020 #25
Awesome ad!! Bloomberg knows how to go for Trump's jugular! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2020 #26
I'm sure Mike has hired the best advertising staff money can buy calguy Feb 2020 #33
Presidential? How about just normal! Cheeto talks like the worst lowlife from the Scorsese movies. sandensea Feb 2020 #28
Bloomberg should do an ad calling Trump a lying dog-faced pony soldier. n/t zackymilly Feb 2020 #32
I think his ads are much more clever than that. cwydro Feb 2020 #37
Recommended. H2O Man Feb 2020 #34
Bloomberg already has the best tweets. Now he's got ads that stand up to Trump too? OrlandoDem2 Feb 2020 #35
I think the dotard is terrified of him. cwydro Feb 2020 #36
he sure is. Bloomberg is a REAL billionaire & self made. Plus worth 30x trump oldsoftie Feb 2020 #42
That's an amazing ad. Now I'm rethinking my primary vote again. LOL. Vinca Feb 2020 #41
We might just see a "Citizens United" ruling backfire on the right. safeinOhio Feb 2020 #44
Must admit, I like this ad, although Bloomebrg was not my favority mayor. c-rational Feb 2020 #45
Whoosh! peggysue2 Feb 2020 #47
Outstanding. dalton99a Feb 2020 #48
Another great one. dewsgirl Feb 2020 #51
These ads not only attack Trump BlueIdaho Feb 2020 #53
so am i the only one that it bothers that bloomberg was a republican? questionseverything Feb 2020 #55
I am bothered and worried Swfladem Feb 2020 #56
Testify brother! Capt. America Feb 2020 #57
 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
2. Tim O'brien must be running
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:28 PM
Feb 2020

the PR for Bloomberg. Every As that I have seen,reflects some thing or Topic he discussed on Cable News before joining Bloomberg.

We are about to see some really get in your face Ads coming. Appears what ever Trumps response is,is the next ratcheting up for the new Ads.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MH1

(17,608 posts)
3. Great ad, and as pointed out in the replies - it can help any D candidate.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:29 PM
Feb 2020

Gary_UU @WoochInsights
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8m

"The thing is these ads can work with anyone who wins the nomination and he promised he would continue."

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primary today, I would vote for:
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SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
4. Nothing will get through to the Trumpanzees...
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:29 PM
Feb 2020

but that's a highly effective ad for the SANE among us.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

spooky3

(34,484 posts)
6. Exactly my reaction. Clinton's campaign pointed out Trump's character flaws, corruption,
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:34 PM
Feb 2020

dishonesty, racism, misogyny, etc. Trump's voters see these as features, not bugs. We either have to give up on them, or win them over on other grounds, such as health care and economic issues.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
50. What I fear is that many are becoming numb to Trump...
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 09:19 PM
Feb 2020

and will back him as long as the economy is (supposedly) doing well. Democrats really need to start hammering home how the economy is doing well for some, but not nearly all. 30% of the country is crazy -- think back to Dubya. The number is at least that high with Trump cultists, but I gotta have hope that indies will come through. And Dems MUST turn out and vote!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

TexasBushwhacker

(20,220 posts)
52. We will never win over people who wouldn't vote for a "D"
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 09:30 PM
Feb 2020

even if they were the only candidate running for dog catcher. But we can win over the independents, the people who just didn't consider Clinton "likable", even though they didn't hold Trump to the same standard, the people that voted for a totally unqualified man because they thought Washington needed a "change". It's hard to get people to admit they made a mistake when you ask them face to face. Fortunately, our vote is private.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cilla4progress

(24,782 posts)
5. Anyone else
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:33 PM
Feb 2020

got something in your eye?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

ChiTownDenny

(747 posts)
21. Yeah. Partly because it reminds me we could have had this:
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:52 PM
Feb 2020

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="

?start=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

patricia92243

(12,604 posts)
7. That is one powerful ad. We have gotten so used to Trump
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:34 PM
Feb 2020

that we forget how any normal president - or human being - acts.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TomCADem

(17,390 posts)
8. That is a Great Ad
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:37 PM
Feb 2020

nt

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

handmade34

(22,758 posts)
9. "Let's Bring Presidential Back"
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:37 PM
Feb 2020

I'm putting that on my car!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
10. Must be nice to sit in an armchair
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:48 PM
Feb 2020

and write personal checks for ad production and massive amounts of air time. Certainly cuts down on all that pesky stuff like talking to voters everywhere, holding town halls at the local VFW or library, and worst of all, debating.

I guess retail politics is for the little guys (and gals).

Sorry, but It offends me. And it’s not because I hate billionaires. I love our billionaire governor, JB Pritzger. Yeah, he bought ads, but he also traveled to every county in the state, rural and urban, stood on street corners, and killed it in debates.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MineralMan

(146,336 posts)
12. Oh, the retail politics are going on in New Hampshire right now.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:52 PM
Feb 2020

Yes, they are. It's not a good look for some of the candidates, either. Looks like a hot mess sometimes.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
18. Being Mayor for 12 years wasn't sitting in an arm chair.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:27 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
38. I'm talking about the current presidential campaign. /nt
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 06:10 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
58. Lol OK in the current campaign Bloomberg is more active in AZ than all the rest
Tue Feb 11, 2020, 04:01 AM
Feb 2020

Of the candidates combined.

Not only has he been her personally, with no arm chair in sight, he has had the biggest campaign events.

He also is campaigning in a way to support Mark Kelly for Senate and in so doing is helping AZ go Blue.

He has not just hired a huge staff, he has hired them for the duration and at real executive wages.

One of the things people should expect is that as people drop out of the race they will all migrate to the Bloomberg campaign.

Is he spending money? Yes.

Is he doing it in a smart way? Yes

Is he doing it in a way that is most likely to help us get the Senate back? Absolutely.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Squinch

(51,025 posts)
29. Bloomberg is getting to Democratic voters that others aren't.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:32 PM
Feb 2020

He is getting a message out that the others aren't. He is kicking Filthy Donnie's ass without trashing other Democrats.

In return for that, I can deal with you being offended.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brush

(53,922 posts)
30. Seriously? That ad goes after trump and helps all Dems not just Bloomberg.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:32 PM
Feb 2020

I like it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

aeromanKC

(3,328 posts)
11. Keep em coming Mike!!
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:48 PM
Feb 2020

Trump's head KABOOM!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DAMANgoldberg

(1,278 posts)
13. Wow!
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 03:53 PM
Feb 2020

was the first thing that popped in my head. On Point. Full Stop.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

rockfordfile

(8,704 posts)
15. I will say this all of the Democratic Nominees. Get active.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:09 PM
Feb 2020

I had a right-wing supporter try to hand me a flier.

Time for Democratic supporters to get active

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Nikki28

(557 posts)
16. I love Joe for first choice
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:15 PM
Feb 2020

but if Joe, Pete, Liz and Amy don't get in,than I hope Bloomberg does because he has a history to back up he is for the people.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

safeinOhio

(32,729 posts)
39. It is beginning to look like there won't
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 06:15 PM
Feb 2020

be a clear winner in the first vote. If that happens the rules make it all open to everyone. In that case, he has a damn good chance.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

calguy

(5,335 posts)
54. It's beginning to look like it's the beginning of primary season
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 09:52 PM
Feb 2020

Nothing more, nothing less. Anything can happen and probably will.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Ferrets are Cool

(21,110 posts)
19. I can't figure out why Bloomberg is the only ad I ever see.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:37 PM
Feb 2020

He is doing a GREAT job of tearing down the orangeanus.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mnhtnbb

(31,408 posts)
22. $$$ is the reason you see Bloomberg ads
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:59 PM
Feb 2020

I'm beginning to think I might vote for him in the super Tuesday primary in March.

I really wish Warren hadn't peaked so soon, because I agree with so much of her platform and determination to bring back the middle class.

Bloomberg might be the guy, though, who could really beat Trump. And that is the #1 priority.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

calguy

(5,335 posts)
31. I like a lot of what all the candidates are saying
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:43 PM
Feb 2020

Unfortunately, it won't beat trump. If we don't best trump, you can throw all those great ideas and proposals in the garbage can. Beating trump is job one. I'm supporting the one who can beat trump, because NOTHING. ELSE. MATTERS.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cilla4progress

(24,782 posts)
43. Any chance you think
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 06:19 PM
Feb 2020

Of Bloomberg‐Warren?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

mnhtnbb

(31,408 posts)
49. I would love that ticket, but
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 08:24 PM
Feb 2020

I don't think it would happen. I think Bloomberg is too corporate, too Wall Street to choose Warren.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Ferrets are Cool

(21,110 posts)
46. You are correct
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 07:02 PM
Feb 2020

It is the only priority. He must be removed from ruining this country.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BlueJac

(7,838 posts)
20. Keep it up Mike!
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 04:44 PM
Feb 2020

Stick it to Trump great ad!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BusyBeingBest

(8,059 posts)
23. Very effective. We're so far from where we used to be as a country.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:01 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Lady_Chat

(561 posts)
24. Mike also just gave a million dollars to Democrats running for Congress.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:27 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

democrank

(11,112 posts)
25. Chalk up another one for Mike.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:28 PM
Feb 2020

The great orator Donald J. Trump....in his own words!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

ElementaryPenguin

(7,800 posts)
26. Awesome ad!! Bloomberg knows how to go for Trump's jugular!
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:28 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

calguy

(5,335 posts)
33. I'm sure Mike has hired the best advertising staff money can buy
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:46 PM
Feb 2020

And that's what it's going to take to beat the GOP hate machine, especially now that they've merged with the Russian propaganda machine.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

sandensea

(21,677 posts)
28. Presidential? How about just normal! Cheeto talks like the worst lowlife from the Scorsese movies.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:31 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
32. Bloomberg should do an ad calling Trump a lying dog-faced pony soldier. n/t
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:44 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
37. I think his ads are much more clever than that.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:59 PM
Feb 2020

Humiliating the idiot without lowering to his level is the ticket.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

OrlandoDem2

(2,070 posts)
35. Bloomberg already has the best tweets. Now he's got ads that stand up to Trump too?
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:54 PM
Feb 2020

I’m liking him more every day.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
36. I think the dotard is terrified of him.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 05:57 PM
Feb 2020

He might be the one to get it done.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

oldsoftie

(12,622 posts)
42. he sure is. Bloomberg is a REAL billionaire & self made. Plus worth 30x trump
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 06:18 PM
Feb 2020

He cant handle that

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Vinca

(50,313 posts)
41. That's an amazing ad. Now I'm rethinking my primary vote again. LOL.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 06:17 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

safeinOhio

(32,729 posts)
44. We might just see a "Citizens United" ruling backfire on the right.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 06:22 PM
Feb 2020

Money is Speech. No one on right is willing put the really, really big money like Bloomberg.
Wouldn't you really like to see the Publican party and their new picks for judges have repeal that ruling or face loss of all power.

I know, I'm nuts.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

c-rational

(2,596 posts)
45. Must admit, I like this ad, although Bloomebrg was not my favority mayor.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 07:02 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

peggysue2

(10,843 posts)
47. Whoosh!
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 07:18 PM
Feb 2020

Whether Bloomberg is your preferred candidate or not, no one can deny that the man is producing knock-out ads, taking it directly to the Trumpster with fire and glory.

Keep it up!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
51. Another great one.
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 09:28 PM
Feb 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
53. These ads not only attack Trump
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 09:34 PM
Feb 2020

But they are going a long way towards building support among Democrats too. I wish my top three candidates were doing this...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

questionseverything

(9,661 posts)
55. so am i the only one that it bothers that bloomberg was a republican?
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 10:26 PM
Feb 2020

he ran as repub to be mayor of ny right?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Swfladem

(88 posts)
56. I am bothered and worried
Mon Feb 10, 2020, 12:23 AM
Feb 2020

that billionaires are now running for office. The billionaires have control of the economy but now want the laws to boot. One must ask the question “why would any billionaire seek office?” The answer isn’t going to be “to save America” when they have been a huge part of hurting it. The answer is going to be power.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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