Bloomberg’s Possible Presidential Bid Gets Rolling With Logo Debacle

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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After representatives for former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed his paperwork in Alabama Friday, the possible presidential bid got off to an inauspicious start.

The seeming rollout of his 2020 logo earned instant derision for its goofy script and odd tagline: “owning it together!”

However, team Bloomberg quickly shut down the fun.

According to CNN, a Bloomberg spokesman said that if he does choose to run, he will not contest the four early primary states due to his late entry into the race. He seems to be running due to worry that former Vice President Joe Biden, who he sees as the best chance of beating President Donald Trump, won’t win the nomination.

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  1. Feeding his ego on a forlorn hope.
    What is it with these rich bastards that they think they deserve it all?

  2. Not their website? So they didn’t secure the address bloomberg2020.org as part of their prep work for running? Seems like a pretty rookie slip up.

  3. Go away rich guy. You don’t think there are enough Dems running or more you don’t see one that can beat Trump and you’re sure you can. I hate these f’ing egomaniac men and they are men.

  4. Avatar for pshah pshah says:

    “Owning it together”?

    Say, isn’t that communism? So Bloomberg is to the left of Bernie? Good to know.

  5. He seems to be running due to worry that former Vice President Joe Biden, who he sees as the best chance of beating President Donald Trump, won’t win the nomination.

    So…how in the world does he think doing this will HELP get Biden nominated?

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