Bloomberg, Like Trump, Would Have Sold Himself as Too Rich to Be Bought By Special Interests

From the draft tv ad:

He won’t take a dime in political contributions—never has—because he finances his own campaigns.  He will totally independent to take on the special interests and push both parties to get things done….

The resonance of this message (along with the fervor of Bernie Sanders supporters) shows how big money is still influencing our presidential campaigns even if it can’t buy you Jeb.  Would Trump have been a viable candidate if he did not lend his own campaign millions of dollars?  What of Bloomberg if he had to depend upon the support of many voters to get elected. Money buys you a seat at the table.

 

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