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Before Mike Bloomberg was left out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, he spent about $ 1 billion on his unsuccessful election campaign. About a tenth of this sum should now benefit his former opponent: Democrat Joe Biden. Former New York City Mayor Bloomberg plans to invest “at least $ 100 million” in the important Swing state of Florida to support Biden’s bid against President Donald Trump. The Washington Post reported on that first.
As in many previous election campaigns, Florida is one of the most important states in which parties collect votes, and probably also the most expensive. In polls, Biden and Trump are almost on par in Florida.
Biden raised significantly more donations
The Republican president, who is currently behind Biden in national polls ahead of the Nov. 3 election, said last week that he would also “spend his own money” if necessary.
In fact, Trump’s reelection campaign is currently facing financial problems. According to the company, a total of $ 210 million in donations were raised in August. Joe Biden had $ 364.5 million in the same month, not counting the cash injection now announced.
“Mike Bloomberg is committed to defeating Trump, and that will happen in the disputed states,” said Bloomberg adviser Kevin Sheekey. The $ 1 million donation would mean “that Democrats and the Biden campaign can invest even more in other crucial states like Pennsylvania, which will be crucial to Biden’s victory.”
President Trump responded to the news via Twitter, with known insults. “I thought Mini-Mike was done with Democratic politics,” Trump wrote. “Save New York instead.”
