Billionaire Mike Bloomberg is attempting to buy the Democratic nomination. With something like $400 million in personal spending so far, that much is clear — and it appears to be working at least somewhat well, as he is nearing second place in national polls. I would guess that he will quickly into diminishing returns, but on the other hand spending on this level is totally unprecedented. At this burn rate he could easily spend more than the entire 2016 presidential election cost both parties before the primary is over. I published a piece today outlining why I would not vote for Bloomberg against Trump (I would vote for Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg, Klobuchar, or Biden), even though I live in a swing state. This got a lot of "vote blue no matter who" people riled up . They scolded me and demanded that I pre-commit to voting for Bloomberg should he win the nomination. The argument as I understand it is to try to make it as likely as possible that whatever Democrat wins t...
From what i have read, viewed and heard about Prez Jimmy Carter, i am a big fan. I highly recommend the documentary The Man From Plains
ReplyDeleteOh yes, i forgot to add that this tidbit makes jimmy Carter even more cool than i thought. Now if he could bring some of that influence to south africa...i need some craft brewed ale!
ReplyDeleteWell, he had his moments, but his actions in Afghanistan were reprehensible.
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