Bloomberg moves past presidential defeat with virus crusade

[Gefn]

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two months after an embarrassing end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune – this time to combat the coronavirus.

The billionaire former New York City mayor is spending tens of millions of dollars to bolster social services, feed first responders and help local officials trace the spread of the coronavirus in the city that has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States.

The effort is in line with Bloomberg’s long-standing interest in scientific research and public health. But it’s also an opportunity for him to rebuild an image that was badly damaged earlier this year by accusations from some Democrats that he was trying to buy the White House. He spent more than $1 billion on a campaign that ultimately resulted in just one primary victory, in American Samoa.

Allies say the coronavirus plays to Bloomberg’s strengths

https://apnews.com/5a838e342623528c49583630aa49a1f3

[Smokin Joe]

He knows the City, was Mayor, and likely knows who to call to get what done. I hope he does well at helping people out.

I still don't want him for President.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

How much did this idiot spend trying to buy the presidency?

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How much did this idiot spend trying to buy the presidency?

1/2 a billion dollars, which other than what little entertainment value it provided was a total waste of money. The only ones who profited were the Propaganda Ministry For the Left-wing Fascist Agenda an' the political ad meisters.