.@MikeBloomberg: Cashing in favors for votes (because it’s what he does - and has done - for decades) hotair.com/archives/taylo…
One must not forget the only reason Bloomberg registered Republican from Democrat was to ride @RudyGiuliani coattails into City Hall. He also has yet to appear on the debate stage and is spending most of his money on television and web ads.
Yet, endorsements are pouring in for Bloomberg mainly from mayors. Houston Mayor @SylvesterTurner lauded Bloomberg as someone who recognized the need to invest in people and places.
Former Los Angeles @AVillaraigosa called Bloomberg someone who wants to increase the quality of life for all and ex-Flint Mayor Karen Weaver suggested a potential Bloomberg presidency would focus on clean air and clean water.
More than 100 other U.S mayors are part of Bloomberg’s Mayors for Mike campaign.
Why are all these endorsements rolling in? Graft or, at least, the appearance of it.
Why are all these endorsements rolling in? Graft or, at least, the appearance of it.
A search of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ annual report and the Mayors for Mike campaign finds a rather astonishing crossover between names. At least 8 mayors endorsing Bloomberg’s run for president are from cities that received money from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
These include the aforementioned Turner and Villaraigosa along with Charlotte Mayor @ViLyles Anchorage Mayor @EthanBerkowitz, @louisvillemayor Greg Fischer, and @HuntingtonMayor Steve Williams.
2 former mayors, @Michael_Nutter of Philadelphia & @BillWhiteTexas of Houston, saw 💰 come to their cities via Bloomberg although both were out of office. Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz endorsed Bloomberg & also happens (note sarcasm) to be on the board of Bloomberg Philanthropies
Quite curious of a coincidence.
Bloomberg’s involvement in Democratic Party politics is astounding. His Independence USA PAC spent $110M in 2019 on congressional candidates.
Bloomberg’s involvement in Democratic Party politics is astounding. His Independence USA PAC spent $110M in 2019 on congressional candidates.
Former VA Gov @TerryMcAuliffe told the @nytimes he believed Bloomberg was one of the most important Democratic donors over the last several election cycles. McAuliffe has yet to make an endorsement in 2020 but he did appear with Bloomberg at a news conference last month.
.@MikeBloomberg is corrupt in the sense he’s using his philanthropic network to garner endorsements from those who are fearful the money train might suddenly switch off.
One has to wonder if Bloomberg’s philanthropical efforts are simply a calculated move to ascend to the presidency at the right time.
Those who might consider a Bloomberg vote due to local support need to follow the money before casting any ballots.
Those who might consider a Bloomberg vote due to local support need to follow the money before casting any ballots.
