Bloomberg apologizes for ‘stop-and-frisk’ as he courts African-American voters
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s outreach to African-Americans hit a bit of a snag recently over Bloomberg’s previous support for “stop-and-frisk” while he was Mayor.
Bloomberg investing in memes to boost his candidacy
Most of us are probably used to getting our political ads in the form of glitzy TV spots that air during our favorite shows. But it’s 2020, and the times are changing. Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is partnering with influential “meme” accounts to reach a different kind of voter and boost his attempt to win the Democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election.
2020 Democrats step up attacks to blunt Bloomberg's rise
Democratic presidential candidates hoping to revive their flagging campaigns increasingly took aim at Mike Bloomberg on Thursday, blasting their billionaire rival for trying to buy his way into the White House and raising questions about his commitment to racial equality.
Biden hosts fundraiser in NYC as Democratic candidates take aim at Bloomberg
Former Vice President Joe Biden held a private fundraiser in New York City as the race for the Democratic nomination for President in the 2020 Election heats up.
TWITTER WAR: Bloomberg and Trump insult each other online
President Donald Trump attacked Democratic primary candidate Michael Bloomberg on Twitter Thursday morning and the former mayor of New York City wasted no time counter-punching.
In 2015 audio, Bloomberg embraces stop-and-frisk policing
An audio recording of comments that Michael Bloomberg made at a 2015 appearance at the Aspen Institute have resurfaced. In the audio, Bloomberg defended the controversial "stop and frisk" policing tactic that has been found to disproportionately affect minorities.
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg capitalizes on Iowa chaos by doubling TV ad spending
After all the confusion in Iowa, Bloomberg, who’s fueling his campaign with his vast, $60 billion fortune, authorized his advisers Tuesday morning to double television spending, a Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed.
Rhode Island governor backs Mike Bloomberg for president
Michael Bloomberg, who running for president, has secured his first endorsement from a sitting governor.
John Mellencamp backs Mike Bloomberg, snubs fellow Hoosier Pete Buttigieg
Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter John Mellencamp announced his endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg.
Bloomberg campaign calls Trump 'pathological liar' with a 'spray-on tan' after Trump makes box claim
Michael Bloomberg's campaign called President Donald Trump a "pathological liar" and mocked his "spray-on tan" Sunday after Trump claimed that Bloomberg is asking for a box to stand on during the Democratic debates.
Bloomberg offers plan to tackle racial economic inequality
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg made a pitch to African American voters the day before the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., visiting the site of a race massacre nearly 100 years ago that left hundreds dead and the city’s thriving African American community in rubble.
Bloomberg outlines plans for cleaner buildings, cars
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would push for all new cars to be electric by 2035 and new buildings to produce zero carbon emissions by 2025 as part of clean energy plans he released this week.
Bloomberg won't release women from nondisclosure agreements
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday that he won't release women from confidentiality agreements they've signed relating to allegations of a hostile work environment at his company.
Bloomberg axes company using prisoners for campaign calls
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg cut ties with a contractor that used prisoners to make calls for his presidential campaign, he said in a statement Tuesday.
Bloomberg won't disclose finances until after Iowa caucuses
Billionaire former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg won't have to file a mandatory financial disclosure until after Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential contest, under an extension granted by the Federal Election Commission this week.
Doctor: Democrat Bloomberg, 77, is in 'outstanding health'
Michael Bloomberg is in “outstanding health,” but a letter from his doctor released Thursday notes that the 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate is receiving treatment for several medical conditions, including an irregular heartbeat.
Can late entries into the 2020 presidential race find their footing with voters?
Two late entries to the Democratic race are threatening to shake things up and upend the entire primary system, less than three months before the first votes are cast.
Billionaires spending millions of own wealth running for president
If you’re a billionaire running for president, you can put your money where your mouth is.
Bloomberg gun plan: Permits, assault weapon ban, age limits
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg unveiled a gun control policy on Thursday calling for a ban on all assault weapons, mandatory permits for gun purchasers and more.
Bloomberg: U.S. needs more immigrants
Former Mayor Mike Bloomberg said the United States would benefit from more immigrants, not fewer. Bloomberg is running for president as a Democrat.