Will Bloomberg buzz survive contact with voters?
by Byron York
| February 13, 2020 10:17 PM
With the Democratic presidential field beyond the New Hampshire primary in flux, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has become the subject of intense discussion. Might he save Democrats from a lackluster lineup of candidates? Is he the great centrist hope? Can he defeat President Trump?
Maybe, maybe, and maybe. But there is another question: Would anyone be discussing Bloomberg absent his $55 billion fortune? The answer, of course, is no. But, for the moment, with Bloomberg having never been in a debate, with few voters having seen him, and with none having had a chance to vote when his name is on the ballot, Bloomberg attracts more than his share of media attention.
Bloomberg, who is skipping the early contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina, is campaigning in Super Tuesday states. On Wednesday, he was in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He gave the impression of an executive from out of town who has been briefed on his audience and advised to score a few local points.
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