Democratic Primaries

Bradshaw3

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103. Oh brother

Thu Feb 20, 2020, 09:39 PM

Feb 2020

So if they don't say anything that lets Bloomberg off the hook? I guess one can check their ethics at the door when they support Bloomberg. Glad you are in a distinct minority here.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Yang: Bloomberg is telling donors not to give to Democrats in the Primary [View all] bluewater Feb 2020 OP

Bloomberg makes me sick!! mucifer Feb 2020 #1

my feelings on Sanders evertonfc Feb 2020 #4

Is Sander's calling major donors and telling them not to donate to Democratic candidates to get Autumn Feb 2020 #15

Have you not heard Sanders attacking Biden's and Buttigieg's donors? W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #19

That helps, rather than hinders Biden and Buttigieg's fundraising. denem Feb 2020 #24

Oh for fucks sake. Have you heard Warren going after the wealthy? She does Autumn Feb 2020 #28

Your comment was in reference to Sanders... W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #36

You ignored the post I respond to which brought Bernie into the conversation. Autumn Feb 2020 #39

I didn't respond to their post -- I responded to yours. W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #41

Yes, they can only donate $2800 per person Bettie Feb 2020 #44

No, it's not. W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #48

Technically, it doesn't go to the candidate Bettie Feb 2020 #87

There most certainly are rules regarding Super PACs... W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #98

Me too!! jcmaine72 Feb 2020 #6

me too gopiscrap Feb 2020 #89

one wonders what yang will do with his left over cash nt msongs Feb 2020 #2

Legally he can horde it for as long as it takes at140 Feb 2020 #7

Freedom Dividend! IronLionZion Feb 2020 #12

I can only assume this is true and needs to be widely publicized. hlthe2b Feb 2020 #3

How selfish of Bloomberg! at140 Feb 2020 #5

i think its funny that we think other billionaires would care what Bloomberg wants Fresh_Start Feb 2020 #8

Exactly my response. nt LAS14 Feb 2020 #25

We need campaign finance reform. HerbChestnut Feb 2020 #9

Yes. More than anything. JudyM Feb 2020 #37

Absolutely! tecelote Feb 2020 #68

And the GOP had Putin taking care of everything IronLionZion Feb 2020 #10

And that's the savior of the Democratic party? Autumn Feb 2020 #11

Bloomber should drop out now. This is a disgrace. bluewater Feb 2020 #16

Haven't Liz and Biden had to cut down ads because of funding? I remember hearing of Autumn Feb 2020 #23

Exactly. Lord knows how long Bloomberg has been making those calls bluewater Feb 2020 #26

He's not the savior. We all know who the Sacred Cow is. LanternWaste Feb 2020 #55

Bernie's not the one telling big donors not to donate to the ones you support. Don't expect me to Autumn Feb 2020 #56

But...but...this was years ago, when Bloomberg was just a 70 year old kid. jcmaine72 Feb 2020 #13

And yet people continue to say ibegurpard Feb 2020 #14

+1000 bluewater Feb 2020 #38

I'm embarrassed to admit that I had stuck up for him renate Feb 2020 #17

I'm not. This is a report from a friend's uncles cousin, or some such bullshit. Squinch Feb 2020 #43

It's a report from Andrew Yang. One of the primary candidates that just withdrew. bluewater Feb 2020 #45

It's a report from someone who told Andrew Yang what he said was told to him. Squinch Feb 2020 #47

Its Andrew Yang telling US what HIS own Donor told HIM. bluewater Feb 2020 #50

What his donor told him was told to the donor. Squinch Feb 2020 #51

You don't know that. His donor very well could have recieved the call themselves. bluewater Feb 2020 #58

Can you explain why Warren is silent on this? Kaleva Feb 2020 #109

Here's a CNN link supporting what Yang said about Bloomberg's calls bluewater Feb 2020 #81

That fucker! cynatnite Feb 2020 #18

I think this explains why Biden has had problems fundraising. bluewater Feb 2020 #20

He's totally tRump-lite... cynatnite Feb 2020 #22

This is not going to hurt Warren or Sanders. denem Feb 2020 #21

Thats what I was thinking marlakay Feb 2020 #32

What kind of major donor would give one whit about what Bloomberg wanted? LAS14 Feb 2020 #27

Bloomberg is a powerful and influential man. bluewater Feb 2020 #29

Now we can agree that this man is harmful to our party - he is all about himself. Skya Rhen Feb 2020 #30

How long has Bloomberg been hurting other candidates with his calls? bluewater Feb 2020 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Feb 2020 #46

yes i have read and posted this here . Biden and Pete could lose major donors that would go to lunasun Feb 2020 #31

Has the CNN video at the site been pulled? Kaleva Feb 2020 #33

Found this as it appears CNN has pulled it Devil Child Feb 2020 #40

I can't find any source confriming Yang's story. Kaleva Feb 2020 #42

And Yang got it second hand. Pretty flimsy. Squinch Feb 2020 #49

Not true Bradshaw3 Feb 2020 #66

Those NDA's pretty flimsy too? BeckyDem Feb 2020 #85

Yang is the source ibegurpard Feb 2020 #52

+1000 bluewater Feb 2020 #53

Yang may be telling the truth but the donar may not be. Kaleva Feb 2020 #60

Well of course that could be the case ibegurpard Feb 2020 #61

Why isnt CNN covering this exclusive story? Kaleva Feb 2020 #65

Maybe because Bloomberg is a billionaire who owns his own media organization ibegurpard Feb 2020 #71

How about Warren then or any other candidate? Kaleva Feb 2020 #72

More likely: Bloomberg supporters twisting themselves into pretzels Bradshaw3 Feb 2020 #67

None of the other candidates are saying anything so there isn't much need to defend. Kaleva Feb 2020 #69

Oh brother Bradshaw3 Feb 2020 #103

None of the candidates are saying anything about this. Seems odd don't you think? Kaleva Feb 2020 #108

Absolutely disgusting! Devil Child Feb 2020 #34

And THAT is how the plutocracy buys the whole enchilada. nt Doremus Feb 2020 #54

This is usually where somebody says something insipid about "purity tests" Act_of_Reparation Feb 2020 #57

Live by the billionaire die by the billionaire. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2020 #59

Plutocracy 101. jalan48 Feb 2020 #62

you don't make that kind of money by being a nice guy, you make it by crushing everyone in your way yaesu Feb 2020 #63

At least half the story Aviation Pro Feb 2020 #64

Bloomberg loves Trump, said so ... uponit7771 Feb 2020 #70

And we believe Andrew Yang? Loki Feb 2020 #73

Yang may be telling the truth but the donor who talked to Yang may not be. Kaleva Feb 2020 #74

cnn link counting Feb 2020 #78

That refutes what is claimed in the OP Kaleva Feb 2020 #79

It lends credence to what Yang was saying 100%. bluewater Feb 2020 #83

Yang claimed donars are told straight out not to donate. Kaleva Feb 2020 #92

Wow, thanks for the link proving what Bloomberg was up to. Disgraceful. bluewater Feb 2020 #80

your welcome! eom. counting Feb 2020 #88

Ok, I'm convinced matt819 Feb 2020 #75

Another reason to oppose his attempted takeover of the Democratic Party. n/t totodeinhere Feb 2020 #76

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2020 #90

Prick geardaddy Feb 2020 #77

He is terrified of Warren and Bernie's policies, that is why he is running. BeckyDem Feb 2020 #82

YES! Apple Fritter Feb 2020 #106

Not jumping on this band wagon until this can be confirmed Chakaconcarne Feb 2020 #84

I thought rich people not giving money was a good thing. Sanders sure thinks so. Steven Maurer Feb 2020 #86

This is literally the first time I've heard Yang say anything negative The Mouth Feb 2020 #91

I'll say it again, anyone supporting him should be deeply embarrassed. Garrett78 Feb 2020 #93

$Bloomberg is a snake. Duppers Feb 2020 #94

So who is your major donor Mr. Yang.... Historic NY Feb 2020 #95

"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me... OMGWTF Feb 2020 #96

And that's why he won't 2naSalit Feb 2020 #97

All candidates ask doners NOT to give to their rivals.... reACTIONary Feb 2020 #99

Wrong. Donors often give to multiple candidates. bluewater Feb 2020 #100

What's wrong with it? If you want to win, of course you don't want people donating to rivals. maximusveritas Feb 2020 #101

Some doners may, many don't... reACTIONary Feb 2020 #104

This is different then when I checked w/ the Bloomberg folks, they weren't accepting any ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #102

Looks more like obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2020 #105

Anything that swampy is deplorable. Baitball Blogger Feb 2020 #107

It's nice seeing that people realize their candidates need the support of oligarchs. Kaleva Feb 2020 #110

I have changed from Bloomberg to Warren DIVINEprividence Feb 2020 #111

The filthy rich are not on the side of progress. Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #112

✔️ The privileged will seldom voluntarily give up their privilege. joost5 Feb 2020 #113

Well put Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #115

What about the rich in the 1%... ehrnst Feb 2020 #114