List of Michael Bloomberg 2020 presidential campaign endorsements

List of Michael Bloomberg 2020 presidential campaign endorsements
Campaign2020 United States presidential election (Democratic primaries)
Candidate
AffiliationDemocratic Party
AnnouncedNovember 24, 2019[1]
Headquarters229 West 43rd Street (8th floor in the old New York Times Building on New York City's Times Square)[2]
Key peopleKevin Sheekeycampaign manager
Kelly Mehlenbacher – deputy COO[citation needed]
Advisors:
Howard Wolfson
Jason Schecter
SloganRebuild America
Fighting for our future
A new choice for Democrats
Mike Will Get It Done
I Like Mike
Website
www.mikebloomberg.com

This is a list of notable individuals and organizations who have voiced their endorsement of Michael Bloomberg's campaign for the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Officials below the level of state legislator and all other individuals and entities are listed only if they have a Wikipedia page or are otherwise clearly notable.

Federal officials

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Richard V. Spencer
Bobby Rush

White House officials

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Former

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U.S. Representatives

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Current

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Former

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State officials

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Gina Raimondo
Bev Perdue
Jay Nixon

Governors

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Current

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Former

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State executive officials

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Former

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State legislators

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Current

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Former

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Local and municipal officials

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London Breed
Muriel Bowser
Stephen K. Benjamin
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Antonio Villaraigosa

Mayors

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Current

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Former

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Municipal executive officials

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Current

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Former

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Party officials

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DNC members

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Current

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Organisations

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Notable individuals

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Geoffrey Canada
Judy Sheindlin

Athletes and sports figures

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Authors, activists and journalists

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Business leaders

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Entertainers and artists

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Newspapers

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Boston Herald

Notes

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  1. ^ initially endorsed Bloomberg;[79] after Bloomberg announced he would not run in March 2019, Nutter endorsed Biden;[80] Nutter switched his endorsement to Bloomberg on December 20, 2019, less than one month into Bloomberg's bid)[81]

References

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  1. ^ Peoples, Steve (November 24, 2019). "Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid". AP News. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  2. ^ Chris Cadelago (December 30, 2019). "Bloomberg campaign moves headquarters to Times Square". Politico. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Cooper, Helene (February 6, 2020). "Navy Secretary Pushed Out by Trump Says He'll Endorse Bloomberg". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ "Richard Spencer, Trump's former Navy secretary, endorses Michael Bloomberg in 2020 race". The Washington Times. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Roarty, Alex (January 17, 2020). "Swing-district California congressman endorses Bloomberg for president". McClatchy. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  6. ^ White, Jeremy; Marinucci, Carla; Massarra, Graph; Leathley, Aaron (February 5, 2020). "TRUMP hits CALIFORNIA in SOTU — BLOOMBERG doubles down — LA DA ads up — NEWSOM's WATER plan". Politico. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  7. ^ "Booker takes early lead in 2020 endorsements". The Hill. March 23, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  8. ^ Cadelago, Christopher (January 27, 2020). "Bloomberg snags fifth congressional endorsement". Politico.
  9. ^ Cadelago, Christopher (January 16, 2020). "Florida lawmaker backs Bloomberg". Politico. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  10. ^ Livingston, Abby (March 14, 2019). "4 members of Congress endorse Beto O'Rourke within hours of his campaign launch". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  11. ^ Nicol, Ryan (February 13, 2020). "Ted Deutch endorses Mike Bloomberg". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  12. ^ "Georgia Congresswoman Endorses Michael Bloomberg". U.S. News & World Report. February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  13. ^ Sweet, Lynn (January 21, 2020). "Rep. Bobby Rush endorses Mike Bloomberg". Chicago Sun-Times.
  14. ^ Axelrod, Tal (February 8, 2020). "Bloomberg wins endorsement from Democrat who flipped Michigan seat". The Hill.
  15. ^ "Bloomberg Nabs 3 New Congressional Endorsements". Voice of America. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  16. ^ Klar, Rebecca (February 6, 2020). "New Jersey Rep. Sherrill endorses Bloomberg". The Hill. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  17. ^ "U.S. Presidential Candidate Bloomberg Endorsed by Three Black Lawmakers". February 12, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
  18. ^ Goldenberg, Sally (January 13, 2020). "First member of Congress endorses Bloomberg". Politico. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  19. ^ "Rep. Nita Lowey endorses Mike Bloomberg for president".
  20. ^ Winslow, Ben (January 31, 2020). "Utah congressman Ben McAdams endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". KSTU. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  21. ^ "Plaskett endorses Bloomberg". The Virgin Islands Daily News. February 12, 2020.
  22. ^ McCammond, Alex (November 21, 2019). "Kamala Harris secures new CBC endorsement as she ramps up black voter outreach".
  23. ^ Downes, Zachary. "Former Congressman, Memphis Mayor endorse Mike Bloomberg". WREG.
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  26. ^ Mauger, Craig (February 17, 2020). "Bloomberg endorsed by ex-Rep. Schauer after spending against him in 2014". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  27. ^ "Tom Allen: Bloomberg the best bet to unite Democrats". February 26, 2020.
  28. ^ Smith, Michelle (February 5, 2020). "R.I. Governor Gina Raimondo backs Michael Bloomberg for president". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  29. ^ Bernal, Rafael (December 3, 2020). "Former Puerto Rico governor: Statehooders should still vote for Bloomberg". The Hill.
  30. ^ "Former Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry endorses Mike Bloomberg". The Oklahoman. February 25, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  31. ^ "Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue Endorses Mike Bloomberg for President". 2020 Presidential Campaign Blog.
  32. ^ Nozicka, Luke (February 23, 2020). "Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon endorses Michael Bloomberg for president". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  33. ^ "Another moderate Florida Democrat is endorsing Michael Bloomberg for president". Tampa Bay Times.
  34. ^ "Island Dem Party boss Michael Cusick endorses Bloomberg for president". silive. February 13, 2020.
  35. ^ Cason, Mike (February 8, 2020). "Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg says he'll go 'toe-to-toe' with Trump". al.com. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  36. ^ "Rep. César Chávez". www.facebook.com. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  37. ^ "LD 24 Canvass for Mike · Mike Bloomberg 2020". MobilizeAmerica. Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  38. ^ Marinucci, Carla (February 7, 2019). "Harris unveils California endorsements in home state show of force". Politico. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  39. ^ Sanchez, Hayley (December 5, 2019). "Michael Bloomberg Talks Gun Control In Aurora: 'I Will Never Back Down From This Fight'". CPR News. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  40. ^ Nicol, Ryan (February 12, 2020). "Florida House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee endorses Mike Bloomberg for President". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  41. ^ "Kaminsky endorses Bloomberg for president". Newsday.
  42. ^ a b "Who are prominent New Yorkers endorsing for president?". CSNY. December 14, 2019.
  43. ^ a b c "Queens politicians endorse Bloomberg at grand opening of Bayside campaign office – amNewYork". Amny.com. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  44. ^ Fins, Antonio (February 4, 2020). "West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  45. ^ "Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". KATV. February 10, 2020.
  46. ^ a b c Goldenberg, Sally (February 4, 2020). "Bloomberg seizes more mayoral endorsements". Politico. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  47. ^ Lerer, Lisa (February 3, 2020). "On Politics: Iowa Caucus Edition!". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  48. ^ Tolan, Casey (March 7, 2019). "Liccardo, Breed and other big-city California mayors back Harris for president". The Mercury News. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  49. ^ a b c d "Eleven Mayors from Across the Country Endorse Mike Bloomberg for President". Michael Bloomberg 2020 presidential campaign. January 22, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  50. ^ Garofoli, Joe (January 23, 2020). "San Francisco Mayor London Breed endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  51. ^ White, Jeremy B.; Marinucci, Carla; Nieves, Alexander; Massara, Graph (January 28, 2019). "KAMALA launches on her home turf – TRUMP renews CALIFORNIA lie – NEWSOM intensifies HOUSING BATTLE – DATA PRIVACY 2.0 fight powers up". Politico. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  52. ^ Carla Marinucci (December 9, 2019). "Bloomberg lands former Harris backer as first major California endorsement". Politico. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  53. ^ Casey Tolan (March 7, 2019). "Kamala Harris wins endorsement of big-city California mayors". Mercurynews.com. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  54. ^ Mascareñas, Xavier (December 11, 2019). "Watch Mike Bloomberg receive endorsement of Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  55. ^ "Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer endorses Michael Bloomberg's presidential run". WLKY. November 24, 2019.
  56. ^ "Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". www.msn.com.
  57. ^ a_henning (December 14, 2019). "Who are prominent New Yorkers endorsing for president?". City & State New York. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  58. ^ Cusaac-Smith, Tiffany. "Exclusive: Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano endorses former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg for president". lohud.com.
  59. ^ Morrill, Jim (February 13, 2020). "Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles endorses in presidential race". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  60. ^ a b c Johnson, Anna (February 19, 2020). "Current and former Raleigh mayors make endorsements in U.S. presidential race". The News & Observer. Sara Glines. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  61. ^ Goist, Roin (January 8, 2020). "Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". Cleveland.com.
  62. ^ Webb, Craig (April 4, 2019). "Tim Ryan running for president". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  63. ^ Benjamin backs Bloomberg’s 2020 run. What this could signal for the Columbia mayor
  64. ^ Hardiman, Samuel (January 10, 2020). "Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". USA Today. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  65. ^ Perry, Tim (February 13, 2020). "Houston mayor backs Bloomberg and will help launch "Mike for Black America"". CBS News. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  66. ^ Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards endorses Michael Bloomberg for president
  67. ^ "D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". The Washington Post.
  68. ^ "Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo endorses presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg". WECT. February 29, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  69. ^ a b McCarthy, Robert (January 12, 2020). "Bloomberg gains first WNY supporters in Feroleto, Kulpa". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  70. ^ Mauger, Craig. "Bloomberg endorsed by ex-Rep. Schauer after spending against him in 2014". Detroit News.
  71. ^ "Bob Buckhorn endorses a candidate for president". Tampa Bay Times.
  72. ^ Rouan, Rick. "Former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman backs Mike Bloomberg for presidency". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  73. ^ White, Chris (November 12, 2019). "Former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman endorsing Kamala Harris for president". WSYX.
  74. ^ "Karl Dean endorses Michael Bloomberg in presidential race". WTVF. January 31, 2020.
  75. ^ Flechas, Joey (January 20, 2020). "Michael Bloomberg campaign scores prominent Miami politico as Florida primary nears". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  76. ^ "Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins endorses Mike Bloomberg for President". New York Daily News. February 26, 2020.
  77. ^ Keating, Christopher (February 14, 2020). "Two former Democratic mayors endorse Mike Bloomberg for president". courant.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  78. ^ Manchester, Julia (December 20, 2019). "Bloomberg names ex-Philadelphia mayor Nutter as national campaign chair". The Hill.
  79. ^ Caputo, Marc (February 19, 2019). "'Are you with us?': Bloomberg calls in his chits". Politico. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  80. ^ Davies, Dave (April 18, 2019). "Prominent Phila. dems plan Biden fundraiser". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  81. ^ Terruso, Julia (December 20, 2019). "Michael Bloomberg just landed his first Pa. endorsement: former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  82. ^ "Former Baltimore mayor endorses Mike Bloomberg, named political co-chair of his campaign". TheGrio. February 21, 2020.
  83. ^ "Antonio Villaraigosa Endorses Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg For President". The Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2020.
  84. ^ "Biden Adds a Claim to His Biography: An Arrest in South Africa". The New York Times. February 21, 2020.
  85. ^ Valenti, John (December 16, 2019). "Suffolk County executive Bellone endorses Bloomberg for president". Newsday.
  86. ^ Spangler, Todd (February 19, 2020). "Report: Michael Bloomberg hired Warren Evans' wife before endorsement". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  87. ^ Kallis, Sarah (February 28, 2020). "DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond endorses Bloomberg at rally". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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  89. ^ "Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Makes [Video]". MediaVidi. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  90. ^ "Cory Booker coming to Milwaukee's Sherman Park on Aug. 11, picks up key endorsement". Journal Sentinel.
  91. ^ Koplowitz, Howard (February 11, 2020). "Alabama Democratic Conference backs Bloomberg for president". AL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  92. ^ Marquez, R. J. (February 19, 2020). "WATCH: Spurs legend Tim Duncan makes presidential endorsement in 2020 race". KSAT.
  93. ^ "Former NFL player Dhani Jones endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". CBS News. January 23, 2020.
  94. ^ a b c "Why I Like Mike". mikebloomberg.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  95. ^ Penrice, Ronda (January 19, 2020). "EXCLUSIVE: Here is why Black educator Geoffrey Canada endorsed Mike Bloomberg". The Grio. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  96. ^ Donaldson, Sam (February 15, 2020). "Sam Donaldson: Mike Bloomberg is the president we need". CNN.
  97. ^ Thomas Friedman (November 12, 2019). "Why I Like Mike: The Democratic Party, looking to bring down Trump, should look at the recent Israeli elections". The New York Times.
  98. ^ Charlie Nash (November 13, 2019). "NY Times Columnist Endorses Bloomberg (Disclosure: He Donates to My Wife's Museum". Mediaite.
  99. ^ "Shark Tank Host Barbara Corcoran Endorses Michael Bloomberg". Consequenceofsound. March 3, 2020.
  100. ^ "'Irishman' Producer Endorses Michael Bloomberg for President". The Hollywood Reporter. January 26, 2020.
  101. ^ a b Alesci, Cristina. "'Law & Order' star Sam Waterston endorses Michael Bloomberg". CNN.
  102. ^ "Ted Danson endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". Facebook. February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  103. ^ Klar, Rebecca (January 21, 2020). "Actor Michael Douglas endorses Bloomberg for president". The Hill.
  104. ^ Kilkenny, Kate (February 21, 2020). "Clint Eastwood Says Electing Michael Bloomberg Is "the Best Thing We Could Do"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  105. ^ DePompei, Elizabeth (February 5, 2020). "John Mellencamp Supports Mike Bloomberg in Ad About 'Small Town' America". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  106. ^ "Judge Judy Spars With Bill Maher Over Michael Bloomberg 2020 Run". www.msn.com.
  107. ^ "Mike Bloomberg brings leadership, grounded solutions". Boston Herald. March 2, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  108. ^ "The Post endorses Mike Bloomberg for president". www.thecharlottepost.com. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  109. ^ "Editorial Endorsement: Mike Bloomberg is the man for this moment for Democrats". The Lowell Sun. March 2, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  110. ^ "Editorial Endorsement: Andrew Yang the best choice for Democrats". The Sun. January 27, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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