Bloomberg opens door to 2020 presidential run
WASHINGTON — Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, signaling his dissatisfaction with the current candidates vying to take on President Donald Trump.
Bloomberg, who initially ruled out a 2020 run, has not made a final decision on whether to run, according to advisers, but he is taking steps toward a campaign, including filing to get on the ballot in Alabama’s presidential primary. Alabama has an early filing deadline and is among the states that vote on Super Tuesday, March 3.
In a statement Thursday, Bloomberg adviser Howard Wolfson said the former mayor is worried that current Democratic presidential candidates are “not well positioned” to defeat Trump.
With immense personal wealth, Bloomberg could quickly build out a robust campaign operation across the country. He would pose an immediate challenge to former Vice President Joe Biden, who hopes to appeal to independents and Republicans who have soured on Trump.