Bloomberg Publicly Says He's Eyeing 2016 Run

[eridani]

http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/35088-bloomberg-publicly-says-hes-eyeing-2016-run

Bloomberg told the Financial Times for a story published Monday that he was "looking at all the options" regarding a bid.

“I find the level of discourse and discussion distressingly banal and an outrage and an insult to the voters,” Bloomberg told the newspaper, saying the public deserved "a lot better."

The New York Times reported last month that Bloomberg was considering a third-party presidential bid, suggesting he could spend at least $1 billion on the uphill fight.

That report says Bloomberg set a deadline of early March for exploring a potential bid, and has asked aides to draw up plans for a potential independent campaign.

“I’m listening to what candidates are saying and what the primary voters appear to be doing,” Bloomberg told the Financial Times.

[tecelote]

1. He may pull Hillary voters but he won't draw anyone away from Bernie.

[Mike Nelson]

2. Agree...

Mainly, he's looking at Trump and Bernie voters. I think he'd get more of the former and none of the latter.

[mhatrw]

3. Yes, the top 0.1% deserves a sane billionaire to soothe the savage rabble.

I really want to see Bernie vs. 2 billionaires.

[dorkzilla]

4. That would be epic!

What a massive ego to think he can ride in on his white horse and save the U.S.. but he will take a lot of Trump's votes away. What a slap in the face for Hillary...he's admitting she's tanking or he wouldn't say shit.

Also that would essentially mean 3 New Yorkers running for President, 2 of the Jewish. I don't think this will play well in a lot if the country...they already think we're (New Yorkers) insufferable.

[oberliner]

5. Bernie vs. Trump vs. Bloomberg

That's what I think will go down in the end. And I think Bloomberg helps Bernie because he will get the "fiscal conservatives" who would normally vote for Trump but don't want to associate with his rhetoric and stupidity.

[LiberalElite]

6. Bloomie, in the language of the common folks in NYC -

FUHGEDDABOUTIT!

[BeyondGeography]

7. He a gun- and soda-grabbing nanny who liberals don't care for

What's his base again?

[Lurks Often]

8. Bloomberg is delusional, he is despised by both the left and the right

He's run as a Republican and as a Democrat, thinks the rules & laws don't apply to him, thinks he is superior to the average American and is likes to control both people and things he doesn't like.

[raouldukelives]

9. Wall St must be protected at all costs.

Even a Trump presidency is preferable to them over Bernie.