Bloomberg Will Endorse Clinton In Speech At Democratic Convention

Former mayor of New York MICHAEL BLOOMBERG is seen in a press conference in Jerusalem prior to a ceremony in which he will receive the Genesis Prize, and an award of one million dollars, which he will later donate. T... Former mayor of New York MICHAEL BLOOMBERG is seen in a press conference in Jerusalem prior to a ceremony in which he will receive the Genesis Prize, and an award of one million dollars, which he will later donate. This is the first year the Genesis Prize is taking place, the project "seeks to recognize individuals who have attained excellence and international renown in their chosen professional fields, and whose actions, in addition to their achievements, embody the character of the Jewish people through commitment to Jewish values, the Jewish community and/or to the State of Israel." as it explained in the website. (Photo by Omer Messinger/NurPhoto/Sipa USA) MORE LESS
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will endorse Hillary Clinton during a speech at the Democratic convention this week, the New York Times reported on Sunday.

Howard Wolfson, a senior adviser to Bloomberg, told the New York Times that the former mayor will back Clinton “from the perspective of a business leader and an independent.”

“As the nation’s leading independent and a pragmatic business leader, Mike has supported candidates from both sides of the aisle,” he said. “This week in Philadelphia, he will make a strong case that the clear choice in this election is Hillary Clinton.”

Clinton spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri confirmed to the Times that Bloomberg would speak at the convention, and said he will bring “a unique and important voice that lays out the choice in this election.”

The Clinton campaign approached Bloomberg about speaking at the convention, and he agreed, Wolfson told the Times.

Bloomberg, an independent, reportedly considered launch a presidential bid in 2016 but decided against it. Bloomberg was a Democrat before running for New York City mayor as a Republican in 2001. He then became an independent while serving as mayor in 2007.

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