Bloomberg ready to spend at least $100M if he runs for White House in 2020

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is prepared to spend upwards of $100 million should he mount a 2020 bid for the White House, according to CNBC. 

Howard Wolfson, the billionaire business magnate’s top political advisor, told the news outlet that Bloomberg spent more than $100 million in his last campaign for New York City mayor in 2009. 

“Last time I looked, NYC is a fraction of the size of the country as a whole,” Wolfson said in an email to the outlet.

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 Wolfson added that Bloomberg would spend “whatever is required” on his own campaign if he decides to make a run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. 

A spokesperson for Bloomberg did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment.

If Bloomberg does throw his name into the running, he would begin his campaign with a significant cash advantage over other potential Democratic frontrunners, like former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE or Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.). 

The former New York City mayor has already developed a reputation as a major donor in Democratic circles. He spent more than $110 million to boost Democratic candidates in the 2018 midterm elections. 

Despite Bloomberg’s vast financial resources, he’s likely to have to overcome a crowded Democratic primary field that could include high-profile political figures, like Biden and Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE (D-Texas), whose unsuccessful Senate bid against Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (R-Texas) this year elevated him to rockstar status in the party.

At the same time, early polls show Biden, Sanders and O’Rourke among the frontrunners in the Democratic primary field. A CNN poll conducted earlier this month showed Bloomberg tied for seventh place alongside Sens. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) and Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.).

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