Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumBloomberg to Trump: "I will do everything I can to defeat you whether I am on the ballot or not".
Statement on 'Stop and Frisk'
February 12, 2020
President Trumps deleted tweet is the latest example of his endless efforts to divide Americans. I inherited the police practice of stop-and-frisk, and as part of our effort to stop gun violence it was overused. By the time I left office, I cut it back by 95%, but I shouldve done it faster and sooner. I regret that and I have apologized and I have taken responsibility for taking too long to understand the impact it had on Black and Latino communities.
But this issue and my comments about it do not reflect my commitment to criminal justice reform and racial equity. I believe we need to end mass incarceration and during my tenure we reduced incarceration by 40% and juvenile confinement by more than 60%. We created the Young Mens Initiative to help young men of color stay on track for success, which President Obama built on to create My Brothers Keeper. And we overhauled a school system that had been neglecting and underfunding schools in Black and Latino communities for too long.
In contrast, President Trump inherited a country marching towards greater equality and divided us with racist appeals and hateful rhetoric. The challenge of the moment is clear: we must confront this President and do everything we can to defeat him. The Presidents attack on me clearly reflects his fear over the growing strength of my campaign. Make no mistake Mr. President: I am not afraid of you and I will not let you bully me or anyone else in America. Between now and November, I will do everything I can to defeat you whether I am on the ballot or not.
https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-from-mike-bloomberg
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BusyBeingBest
(8,059 posts)Never takes his eye off the ball.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
trueblue2007
(17,238 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
hangaleft
(649 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dalton99a
(81,578 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DENVERPOPS
(8,844 posts)Spend 5 to 10 billion of your 60 Billion? annihilating the Republican Senators in their state's elections......
Pick 10 of the most vulnerable Republican Senators and dump a Billion in ads in each state non stop from now until the election.
THE DEMS ARE ACTING BRAINLESS......THE REPUBLICAN SENATORS ARE PURELY WHAT ALLOWS TRUMP TO EXIST AS PRESIDENT. IT SHOULD BE PAINFULLY OBVIOUS TO ALL, ESPECIALLY AFTER LAST WEEK, THAT IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE REPUBLICAN SENATE TRUMP WOULD BE HISTORY IN A SECOND.
The democrats are walking down the jungle path, swatting at mosquitos and oblivious to the herd of charging elephants.
Pardon the pun.............
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
orleans
(34,073 posts)and also spends some of that money on commercials that tell people what to do if their names have been purged from voter rolls (such as bringing several forms of i.d to the secretary of state's office within the state's deadline--3 to 5 days--so the vote can count) otherwise those republican senators will never go away
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
For all my problems with him I do appreciate his focus on ousting Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
honest.abe
(8,685 posts)"I regret that and I have apologized and I have taken responsibility for taking too long to understand the impact it had on Black and Latino communities."
That is good enough for me and others who are willing to forgive.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BigOleDummy
(2,272 posts)People change and grow due to experience. The ability to learn from your missteps is something that should be applauded in my opinion.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Trump. Must. Go. That is Priority One.
This is what wins elections, not beating up on other party members.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
MFGsunny
(2,356 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Ferrets are Cool
(21,110 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)Something's happening.
I know things look chaotic right now but something's taking shape.
We are uniting.
We are going to defeat Trump in November.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cilla4progress
(24,766 posts)just made me tear up.
I haven't cried since November 2016. I've been too traumatized.
Thank you.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
mvd
(65,180 posts)But if he uses his money to beat Trump, good for him! We can use it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,339 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
That was a great statement from Bloomberg. Love it. Gloves are off and he will use his money for good whether we vote him in or not. He isn't my choice but gets my vote if he is the nominee.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(49,035 posts)The New York City (NYC) Young Mens Initiative (YMI), launched by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2011, was founded in response to the large inequities between Black and Latino young men and their peers in health, developmental, and economic outcomes. Its original purpose was to connect Black and Latino men from 16 to 24 years of age to the tools they need to succeed. The current iteration of YMI, called YMI 2.0, aims to serve all boys and young men of color (BYMOC), not just Black and Latino young men, as well as younger boys and young women. The publicprivate partnership that supports YMI comprises an annual investment of NYC tax levies of $22 million ( increased to $27 million for fiscal year 2016) as well as a three-year private investment of $60 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Open Society Foundation that began in 2012. YMI, which is associated with over 40 program and policy initiatives, was one of the inspirations and models for the federal My Brothers Keeper Community Challenge.1
YMI is currently led by three full-time staff members, who report to Deputy Mayor Richard Buery, and asteering committee called the equity committee. The NYC Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO), an organization within the mayors office that works with city agencies to implement antipoverty initiatives,has been and remains a key partner with YMI in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of YMI programs. Several existing CEO initiatives were incorporated into YMI and expanded at launch in 2011, and CEO has played a role in the development and execution of most other new YMI programs. CEO is directly responsible for program and budget management of most existing YMI programs.
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A common response to questions about the successes of YMI 1.0 was that its most important achievement was highlighting the inequities between BYMOC and their peers as an issue. By establishing YMI, the city announced that reversing the differential outcomes experienced by these young men and their peers was a public policy priority. YMI accomplished this in many ways, but Mayor Michael Bloombergs strong support of YMI was an important component of YMIs success in putting a spotlight on the importance of these inequities in the city. Stakeholders were aware and proud of the fact that YMI served as a model forPresident Obamas national My Brothers Keeper initiative. They also attribute growing conversations around implicit bias and structural racism, in part, to YMI.
Almost all stakeholders agreed that justice is the issue for which YMI 1.0 was most successful. Our interviewees gave accolades to several YMI-aligned policy changes related to justice. Among them wereClose to Home, a n initiative that works to keep juvenile offenders from NYC in settings administered by the city so they remain closer to their families while they receive services and support. Associated with Close to Home is the YMI-aligned Neighborhood Opportunity Network, a network of community organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and community residents focused on connecting probation clients who live in target neighborhoods to opportunities, resources, and services.Archesa group mentoring program for young adult probation clients ages 16 to 24was singled out as a successful program. In addition, the justice programming was held up as a good example of the interagency coordination YMI aims for. People admired the fact that although the Department of Probation led the justice efforts, other agencies (e.g., the Administration for Childrens Services) and organizations (e.g., City University of New York) were also involved.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LeftTurn3623
(628 posts)I dont know who to vote for anymore
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Dem2theMax
(9,653 posts)That's who you vote for.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)where we could do a trial run and see how each of our candidate will actually do in November, then wake up back at this point and make a decision to pick the one that we like most that WILL win.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)I'm still Vote Blue No Matter Who
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Dem2theMax
(9,653 posts)I picked a candidate, and right now I'm supporting that candidate. But I refuse to get into the fights. I totally ignore it. When it comes time to vote in November, I will vote for the person with the D after their name.
It's so simple.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cilla4progress
(24,766 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
blueseas
(11,575 posts)Now if we can get everyone else to say the same after the frontrunner is chosen.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
samnsara
(17,635 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
wryter2000
(46,081 posts)I think he's really in it to get rid of Trump
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sagetea
(1,375 posts)It feels strange to like him...but I do, more and more. The big thing for me is, he doesn't attack the other candidates. Just tRump*. I think Mike is my guilty pleasure...
sage
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skittles
(153,193 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
lkinwi
(1,477 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)That's good to know. But, he doesn't seem like he'd be a spoilsport... or the kind of candidate who'd pout and disappear to "lick his wounds" (or write a book, or whatever) during the crucial weeks leading up to the General Election. He seems like someone who actually has integrity and character.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sarisataka
(18,770 posts)I have no issues with his opposition to Trump.
Last year he said he wasn't going to run because he thought he could do more good working his projects outside of DC. I agree with that statement.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
heckles65
(549 posts)I really know little about you (other than you are very rich and the Mayor of NYC) but I'm very grateful for this declaration.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Bengus81
(6,932 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SWBTATTReg
(22,166 posts)the worthless and shiftless crook who is totally fake (look at his make up disasters, yikes!, we should make campaign posters showing rump's face with the idiotic make up attempts). Go Mike!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oldsoftie
(12,602 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
denem
(11,045 posts)into the crosshairs of trump/Barr's DOJ should MF45 win a second term. He has earned my respect.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BigOleDummy
(2,272 posts)Agree with you 100% like him or not this man seems to have our Nations best interests at heart. He has the courage to say what he means and to let the chips fall where they may. I like and respect him more every day.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
luvtheGWN
(1,336 posts)....he's also easy to listen to and to watch, unlike the current WH occupant.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
tavernier
(12,401 posts)Commendable that he doesnt back one candidate as that would negate his impartiality in my mind. Yes, he hopes its him, but if not, he can do an awful lot of hurt to Jaba.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
slumcamper
(1,606 posts)As mayor, Bloomberg was in a position of direct power and authority over Trump. And he is a hell of a lot smarter--AND richer.
DJT is a pauper by comparison, and he knows that too.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TNNurse
(6,929 posts)Hopefully, he will put his money and his people behind the candidate and help.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
llmart
(15,552 posts)I received a letter from him last week. It wasn't your usual campaign style flyer/postcard. It was a detailed letter and he asked for my vote.
I'll vote for whoever wins of course, but I'm becoming more impressed by Bloomberg.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
denem
(11,045 posts)If MF45 gets a second term, trump/Barr will come after Mike, his family, friends and colleagues. We have reached at the point of no return.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
extvbroadcaster
(343 posts)I am starting to think Bloomberg is the man, for a number of reasons. Sadly, I see Trump calling Biden "plugs", Sanders a "socialist", Warren "Pocahontas" , and Buttigieg who knows what. Time for a dream ticket of Bloomberg/Klobuchar. I am liking Bloomberg more and more, since I don't see him running away from Trump and crying. I picture him shoving it up Trump's ass with a candle on it.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
sprinkleeninow
(20,255 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Evolve Dammit
(16,763 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BadgerMom
(2,771 posts)He really apologizes. Its not a no-pology.
Hes becoming my back-up, replacing Biden in that role. I worry that stop-and-frisk is too big a hurdle for Democrats and other voters of color to manage; that his opposition to marijuana legalization will turn off younger voters; that in a progressive election cycle his wealth is detrimental. Personally, as a retired public school teacher, his pro-charter policy is abhorrent. But, if he can take out Trumpand drive him crazier while doing soIll applaud his stance on womens reproductive health, healthcare expansion, gun control and the environment. I need to hear more about foreign policy, NATO, Social Security and many other issues. But, Im listening.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Polybius
(15,476 posts)It was 2005. After voting for Democrat Mark Green for Mayor in 2001, I voted for Bloomberg in 2005. I think his best term was easily his first and much of his second as well.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
randr
(12,414 posts)Last night I listened to a black commentator say that the black/latino community is far more sensitive to the urgency of removing Trump than voters at large. They are the deciding factor. A candidate without minority support will be farting in to the wind.
Bloomberg running frees up DNC funds for Senate races.
Beat Trump, take the Senate, and fight about all the issues in the House and Senate where they should be fought.
I would bet money today that we end up with a Bloomberg/Klobuchar ticket, will kick the shitstains ass back to hell, and proceed to heal our divided nation.
Vote Blue to be true.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Duppers
(28,127 posts)Bloomberg HATES tRump as much as we do. Don't you love his ads?! He seem to be not running against any Dem but against tRump & going for that pos's throat.
And his campaign doesn't seem to be as much about vanity but about his gutsy will to remove that treasonous, illiterate piece of shit from the WH.
I wish all collective billionaire liberals would pool their funds and run ads like MB has.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
denem
(11,045 posts)If MF45 gets a second term trump/Barr will come after everyone Bloomberg knows and cares about. There is no turning back now.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Duppers
(28,127 posts)Mike Bloomberg is gutsy.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
wryter2000
(46,081 posts)Bloomberg has floated the idea of running before but has never done it. I thought this was just another rich guy trying to buy his way into the election. Now I think he wants Trump gone as much as I do. And he's very good at hurting Trump.
Stop & Frisk was a stopper for me, but I've heard African Americans are finding it possible to forgive him, if only he'll get rid of Trump. That fact, plus his statement here, allow me to put that in the past.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Quixote1818
(28,968 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
usaf-vet
(6,207 posts)That is my goal in 2020. The best individual who can defeat the tyrant in the WH. Having the financial ability to match Trump dollar for dollar is going to be key.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
democrank
(11,104 posts)Mr. Bloomberg, take down that thug.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
catbyte
(34,451 posts)thing currently infesting the White House over the edge. This should be interesting.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
denem
(11,045 posts)If MF45 gets a second term trump/Barr will come after everyone Bloomberg knows and cares about. There is no turning back.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
catbyte
(34,451 posts)We can't survive another 4 years of this horror show. Hell, neither can the planet. I'm wondering if that's the reason I just can't decide on a preference for the nomination. I've never been this undecided before. I'd wholeheartedly support any one of the candidates at this point. Our lives depend on it. I don't know know how the hell I'm going to vote in the Michigan primary. Sheesh.
Make up your mind, Diane...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
denem
(11,045 posts)is whoever is the nominee, Democrats are not going to be outspent by the RNC/GOP allies.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
patricia92243
(12,601 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Commissioner Bratton
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/real-history-stop-and-frisk-article-1.1088494
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bengus81
(6,932 posts)all those years ago.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2498012010453725
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
pandr32
(11,612 posts)I hope DT has serious concerns that may need a diaper change.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cp
(6,655 posts)Good use of his vast wealth. Thank you, Mayor Bloomberg.
Not, however, to buy the presidency.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
OKNancy
(41,832 posts)from him. Really slick. I was surprised because I've given money to Kamala, Beto and Joe but only had mail from Joe Biden.
(my record isn't too good is it?...LOL as soon as I give money they start to slide )
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oldsoftie
(12,602 posts)A real self made one. Who has never filed bankruptcy. And is worth 30x what trump is
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
PurgedVoter
(2,220 posts)When a man takes it on the chin and sees where he was wrong and confesses without an excuse, he earns my respect. I have not seen a single Republican do that since Kemp.
Bloomberg is not my favorite out there, but today, after reading this, I think I would be, not just content, but pleased if he became president.
If he wins the nomination, I will happily vote for him.
No narcissist is capable of saying or thinking what Bloomberg just did.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
catrose
(5,073 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
In my very humble opinion he hates Trump because he makes billionaires look bad. Politics is a lot like physics. For every action their is a reaction. The Dumbfuhrer exposes the truth: Just because you have a lot of money you are not necessarily intelligent, talented, or even a member of the human race. Getting rich is like winning the lottery, mostly about "time and chance" as the Bible says and of course being born to wealth. The public been sold this bullshit for a long time and may wake up a little from their television induced coma and finally get over that tv show I never saw callled (I think) "The lives of the rich and famous" Before I would vote for a billionaire I would walk across the border into Mexico and become an ex-pat. Of course for me it's only a few hundred yards, but it would be nice to live with normal people again.( Actually the people in El Paso are wonderful and very kind.)
I could actually see the sad lesson from Orangeface leading to an actual wealth tax, real antitrust l;aws, the tax giveaway that is the real estate business and a generally diminishing respect for assholes who have dough. Harry Truman said it very well; "Progress happens two steps forward and one backwards." We've already been through about fifteen steps backwards so I figure we got about thirty coming. If we cater to the wealthy we will get the shaft as usual. If he can buy an election so can the right wing rich. Eugene Debs said "I will not lead you to the promised land because if someone can lead you into it someone else can lead you out of it."
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
mzmolly
(51,004 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
McKim
(2,412 posts)I admire him for helping our country by weakening Trump. I sometimes wish he had run as a republican against Trump. It would have been interesting to hear him talk about what he would have offered Trump voters. This would have been a good way to weaken Trump.
I hope we do not become a country where one person can buy themselves the presidency.
At the same time I deeply appreciate Bloomberg spending real money to help our country.
Maybe he will learn from this experience and repudiate Stop and Frisk? People do learn and grow!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)after disastrous crazy gulianni years so no surprise. Well need tens of billions to defeat trump this cycle.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bucolic_frolic
(43,287 posts)55% of America is saying the same thing!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dustyscamp
(2,228 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
wisteria
(19,581 posts)I swear, he is trying to help Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)I can't remember which one. I wrote it was sheer ignorance to believe Bloomberg's money would shove anyone else across the finish line.
Actually I believe that remark is correct but since I'm aligned with Amy Klobuchar's smiling image down below I don't to come across as mean.
Pick any less harsh version of the same idea
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ForEverGlades
(64 posts)is released of him spouting of about his love of racial profiling, and "throw'em up against the wall" stop and frisk practices his money will be radioactive at best. Candidates will be racing to return or donate those BloomieBucks to charity.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Woodycall
(259 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
RedSpartan
(1,693 posts)Bloomberg doesn't take sh!t from anyone. Unlike Trump, he's a real New Yorker and is self-made. Trump knows this and it drives him nuts.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
gibraltar72
(7,512 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
colsohlibgal
(5,275 posts)Heard that 12,000 or so New Hampshire Republicans voted for Bill Weld not Twitler. That is encouraging.
Commendable that Bloomberg will throw multi millions in to beat that would be Mussolini whether he is the nominee or not.
Like our chances, hope we crush that idiot badly.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Doreen
(11,686 posts)Now, take your name off the ballot and get to work.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
paparush
(7,964 posts)-Bloomberg, probably
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided