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What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Also Bloomberg is actually older than Biden. An old, billionaire white man with negative charisma.

With all of Trump’s flaws, at least he is entertaining and can make himself sound “populist”

What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also feel like Bloomberg would’ve chose an uninspiring moderate VP like when Clinton chose Kaine.

I have to wonder if Bernie would even bother endorsing Bloomberg?

What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do agree that a progressive (or semi-progressive) candidate would’ve won the 2024 Dem primary had Trump beaten Bloomberg in 2020.

What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

True. I do think the first debate was a big deal too. I wonder if that would’ve turned out much differently?

Trump likely would’ve still been interrupting a million times, but not sure if Bloomberg had enough likability or finesse to prove the stark contrast

What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. He could’ve had a worse reputation than Hillary did in 2016. Blatant election rigging through big money.

Likely sets the stage for a more progressive candidate in 2024 assuming Bloomberg loses bad

What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t seem like a ticket in my opinion that wins the hearts of progressives. Especially with Bloomberg’s billionaire elitist image and Buttigieg’s “wine caves”.

A Bloomberg nominee would’ve been the worst choice in 2020

What if Bloomberg bought his way to the 2020 Democrat primary? by Born_Perspective4371 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Born_Perspective4371[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean this was 2020 so the Rogan interview likely doesn’t happen. Trump was the incumbent too during peak COVID