Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Says He Will Not Run For President In 2020
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has announced he will not run for president in 2020.
The independent-turned-democratic contender had openly considered the possibility of a run to unseat President Trump for months.
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While there would be no higher honor than serving as president, my highest obligation as a citizen is to help the country the best way I can, right now. That's what I'll do, including the launch of a new effort called Beyond Carbon. My full statement: https://t.co/b3cQUF1PhU
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) March 5, 2019
In an op-ed on his own website, the billionaire made it clear he would not change his more moderate political views in order to win the Democratic nomination.
"It's not who I am, nor do I think it's what voters want in a leader," the former three-term mayor said Tuesday.