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Your points are fair, but actually this speaks to who I believe can win. I think Buttiegieg might be the candidate I most prefer in office. He might make the best President. But I'm not sure he'll prevail nationally. So, I have to look for someone who can. And Bloomberg is looking like that guy. Plus, I'm beginning to warm up to him.My sense is that your response says more about the current democratic field ex-Bloomberg than it does about the man himself. Yes he has excellent credentials to run on. Three thime mayor of the financial capital of the world. Self-made multi-billionaire. Strong anti-gun record. Big time philanthropist etc.
That being said, the key at least to me in presidential elections is voter turnout. No better example than how HRC lost the key Midwest states that you are more an expert on than I. It will be very interesting to see if a NYC billionaire who happens to be Jewish can get out the vote in the Midwest and with minorities. I would be shocked if the country was reasy to elect a Jewish president.
The country is divided. The guy I believe is best may not win. So, I have to compromise. It may sound condescending, but I won't link myself to "the most popular guy will be the best". I don't believe that at all. Trump may win, yet he is terrible! (IMO)
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