(The Washington Times)
Former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will reportedly enter the 2020 Democratic presidential race and has already taken preliminary steps to the end.
According to a New York Times report Thursday, the former New York City mayor has sent staff members to Alabama to gather signatures to get on the presidential-primary ballot there.
Citing “people briefed on Mr. Bloomberg’s plans,” the Times reported that no final decision has been made, but that a Friday deadline to declare interest in Alabama forced the billionaire’s hand.
The Associated Press reported similarly early Thursday evening.
Howard Wolfson, a close adviser to Mr. Bloomberg, told the Times that the tycoon thinks it essential that Mr. Trump be defeated in his re-election bid, but is skeptical of the current Democratic field and the hard-left policies its leaders are pushing Read more