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California Congressman Harley Rouda Endorses Mike Bloomberg for President
4PresidentNEW YORK, NEW YORK U.S. Representative Harley Rouda (CA-48) endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg today, praising Mikes proven record on issues that matter to Californians, citing his work fighting climate change and leadership on the economy.
Washingtons been a disaster for decades, but 2020 is a year when all the problems our leaders have failed to solve over the years are coming to a head. And the fact is, were never getting out of this mess until we have leadership that can actually bring people together, no matter where theyre from or what party they belong to, and unite them behind the values we all share. Thats second nature to someone whos run a business, but its like speaking a foreign language in DC. That is why I am endorsing Mike Bloomberg for president, said Congressman Harley Rouda. Mike Bloomberg is an incredible leader. Hes a legendary businessman who also ran one of the nations largest and most complex cities, a city with a population larger than 39 states. Hes met payrolls, knows how to balance budgets, and understands the intricacies of our economy. Like myself, Mike Bloomberg believes in smart capitalism coupled with good government. He has the ability to not only beat Donald Trump but, more importantly, to bring our country together, and restore America to its place as the leader of the free world.
I was proud to support Harley Rouda in his first-time bid for Congress, when he was part of a wave of community leaders who understood the urgency of the moment and stepped up fight to bring balance to our national politics and rebuild the damage that has been done by the Trump administration by committing to public service, said Mike Bloomberg. I am honored to have him as part of our team as we work to ensure that every Californian understands my campaigns vision on issues we know matter most to the state, such as strengthening our economy and protecting our environment.
Congressman Rouda represents CA-48, a district that he flipped blue in 2018 for the first time in the districts history. Prior to serving in Congress, Congressman Rouda was a business owner and entrepreneur.
Washingtons been a disaster for decades, but 2020 is a year when all the problems our leaders have failed to solve over the years are coming to a head. And the fact is, were never getting out of this mess until we have leadership that can actually bring people together, no matter where theyre from or what party they belong to, and unite them behind the values we all share. Thats second nature to someone whos run a business, but its like speaking a foreign language in DC. That is why I am endorsing Mike Bloomberg for president, said Congressman Harley Rouda. Mike Bloomberg is an incredible leader. Hes a legendary businessman who also ran one of the nations largest and most complex cities, a city with a population larger than 39 states. Hes met payrolls, knows how to balance budgets, and understands the intricacies of our economy. Like myself, Mike Bloomberg believes in smart capitalism coupled with good government. He has the ability to not only beat Donald Trump but, more importantly, to bring our country together, and restore America to its place as the leader of the free world.
I was proud to support Harley Rouda in his first-time bid for Congress, when he was part of a wave of community leaders who understood the urgency of the moment and stepped up fight to bring balance to our national politics and rebuild the damage that has been done by the Trump administration by committing to public service, said Mike Bloomberg. I am honored to have him as part of our team as we work to ensure that every Californian understands my campaigns vision on issues we know matter most to the state, such as strengthening our economy and protecting our environment.
Congressman Rouda represents CA-48, a district that he flipped blue in 2018 for the first time in the districts history. Prior to serving in Congress, Congressman Rouda was a business owner and entrepreneur.
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California Congressman Harley Rouda Endorses Mike Bloomberg for President (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jan 2020
OP
Bloomberg can't do it either if we still have Mitch and his traitor hoard.
KentuckyWoman
Jan 2020
#1
I wonder how much Bloomberg money Rouda has received ($4.3 million at least)
Devil Child
Jan 2020
#4
Michael Bloomberg spends $4M to back Harley Rouda, making CA-48 priciest House race in U.S.
Devil Child
Jan 2020
#8
KentuckyWoman
(6,690 posts)1. Bloomberg can't do it either if we still have Mitch and his traitor hoard.
No one can. Mitch is the roadblock.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,710 posts)2. Good pick up.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Farmer-Rick
(10,199 posts)3. Tells you a lot about Rouda
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
brooklynite
(94,684 posts)6. Please enlighten us; what does it tell?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)4. I wonder how much Bloomberg money Rouda has received ($4.3 million at least)
Last edited Fri Jan 17, 2020, 11:38 AM - Edit history (1)
on edit: apparently at least $4.3 million.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/10/25/election-michael-bloomberg-spends-4m-to-back-harley-rouda-making-ca-48-priciest-house-race-in-u-s/
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Voltaire2
(13,109 posts)5. That was my first question.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)9. Apparently at least $4.3 million n/t
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
brooklynite
(94,684 posts)7. You're the second person today who's accused Bloomberg of "buying" support.
I suspect that, like the other, you have no actual evidence.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)8. Michael Bloomberg spends $4M to back Harley Rouda, making CA-48 priciest House race in U.S.
Michael Bloomberg spends $4M to back Harley Rouda, making CA-48 priciest House race in U.S.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/10/25/election-michael-bloomberg-spends-4m-to-back-harley-rouda-making-ca-48-priciest-house-race-in-u-s/
$4.3 million reasons to reciprocate with an endorsement.
Wall Street billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent $4.3 million this week to help Democrat Harley Rouda in his effort to unseat 30-year GOP Rep. Dana Rohrabacher in their fight to represent much of coastal Orange County.
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Bloombergs donation to Rouda came through his political action committee, Independence USA PAC. With less than two weeks before the Nov. 6 election, the money is being used on TV ads in the district, with the PAC attacking Rohrabacher for calling climate change a hoax.
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Bloombergs donation to Rouda came through his political action committee, Independence USA PAC. With less than two weeks before the Nov. 6 election, the money is being used on TV ads in the district, with the PAC attacking Rohrabacher for calling climate change a hoax.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/10/25/election-michael-bloomberg-spends-4m-to-back-harley-rouda-making-ca-48-priciest-house-race-in-u-s/
$4.3 million reasons to reciprocate with an endorsement.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided