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brooklynite

(94,803 posts) Thu Jan 16, 2020, 10:34 PM Jan 2020

Florida lawmaker backs Bloomberg

Politico

NEW YORK — Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) is endorsing Mike Bloomberg’s unconventional bid for president, telling POLITICO on Thursday that she believes his organization and resources best position him to beat Donald Trump in the fall.

Murphy — Bloomberg’s second congressional endorsement, and the first from outside New York — also cited the billionaire self-funder’s commitment to advancing gun control measures across the country.

“The work that Mayor Bloomberg has done through Everytown has been critical in allowing us to notch some of the legislative wins,” Murphy said on Thursday, referring to the Everytown for Gun Safety nonprofit that Bloomberg founded. “And I think Mayor Bloomberg, whether it is as an executive or as mayor or as a philanthropist, is focused on achieving results. And I believe this country needs that approach.”

Bloomberg’s campaign is staffing up big in Florida and sees the state — with its large population of New York expats and Jewish Americans — as a top target as part of its unprecedented strategy to compete in states that start voting on Super Tuesday.

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

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Florida lawmaker backs Bloomberg (Original Post) brooklynite Jan 2020 OP

Once again, big money makes the most convenient friends - eom thewhollytoast Jan 2020 #1

Do you have actual facts behind that assertion? brooklynite Jan 2020 #2

you tell me - how was that "Hickenlooper Hayride" last spring? eom thewhollytoast Jan 2020 #3

He didn't have the ability to win, so I dropped him... brooklynite Jan 2020 #4

I'm sure he misses you, fairweather friend.....ching.....ching.....ching thewhollytoast Jan 2020 #5

I'm not a friend... brooklynite Jan 2020 #7

Who will you "donate" to "next"? Just asking. eom thewhollytoast Jan 2020 #8

Won't be Yang... brooklynite Jan 2020 #10

Thinking about jumping to Bloomberg? The Valley Below Jan 2020 #11

No; should I? brooklynite Jan 2020 #12

Not for me to say. You seem to post many pro-Bloomberg threads. The Valley Below Jan 2020 #13

Can I let you in on a secret? (don't tell...) brooklynite Jan 2020 #14

Really hoping to see more battleground state polls. Amimnoch Jan 2020 #6

Is it time to coin the term "Bloomentum" in the press? bullwinkle428 Jan 2020 #9

thewhollytoast

(318 posts)

1. Once again, big money makes the most convenient friends - eom

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 12:48 AM

Jan 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,803 posts)

2. Do you have actual facts behind that assertion?

Reply to thewhollytoast (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 09:02 AM

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Let's be clear, you're not only accusing Bloomberg of buying support, you're accusing elected House Democrats of selling it.

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

thewhollytoast

(318 posts)

3. you tell me - how was that "Hickenlooper Hayride" last spring? eom

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 10:22 AM

Jan 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,803 posts)

4. He didn't have the ability to win, so I dropped him...

Reply to thewhollytoast (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 10:26 AM

Jan 2020

What does that deflection have to do with answering the question?

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

thewhollytoast

(318 posts)

5. I'm sure he misses you, fairweather friend.....ching.....ching.....ching

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 10:41 AM

Jan 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,803 posts)

7. I'm not a friend...

Reply to thewhollytoast (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 11:14 AM

Jan 2020

I don't "like" or "hate" politicians. I support those who are most likely to win and do an effective job in office.

And you still haven't provided any evidence for your bribery accusation, so we'll assume you don't have any.

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

thewhollytoast

(318 posts)

8. Who will you "donate" to "next"? Just asking. eom

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #7)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 12:08 PM

Jan 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,803 posts)

10. Won't be Yang...

Reply to thewhollytoast (Reply #8)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 12:29 PM

Jan 2020

I've met with him twice and seen him campaign three times. Nothing stands out as compelling.

As to who I HAVE given to, you can easily check my FEC records.

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

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

11. Thinking about jumping to Bloomberg?

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #10)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 02:40 PM

Jan 2020

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

brooklynite

(94,803 posts)

12. No; should I?

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #11)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 02:41 PM

Jan 2020

You know he's not taking contributions, right?

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

The Valley Below

(1,701 posts)

13. Not for me to say. You seem to post many pro-Bloomberg threads.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #12)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 02:48 PM

Jan 2020

And he's hiring operatives. Just an innocent question.

Play on.

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

brooklynite

(94,803 posts)

14. Can I let you in on a secret? (don't tell...)

Reply to The Valley Below (Reply #13)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 03:26 PM

Jan 2020

This is a political blog. I post newsworthy stories about politics and about all candidates. Six months ago, people were certain I was supporting Gillibrand because I posted stories about her.

FWIW - I don't "do" politics professionally.

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

Amimnoch

(4,558 posts)

6. Really hoping to see more battleground state polls.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 10:48 AM

Jan 2020

Have been really curious to see how Bloombergs approach would pan out in the critical battleground states. As I've said from the beginning, my donations, time, support, and when it comes around primary vote will be for the candidate that polls strongest in the critical battleground states that ISN'T BS (not supporting him no matter what).

So far the only one I've seen is the recent EPIC-MRA that had Bloomberg doing +7 against Trump in Michigan.

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

bullwinkle428

(20,631 posts)

9. Is it time to coin the term "Bloomentum" in the press?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2020, 12:10 PM

Jan 2020

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

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