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A throwback clip explores Stacey Abrams's ties to Michael Bloomberg, who provided $5 million to her nonprofit. The hosts discuss why the DNC chose Kamala Harris as Vice President despite Abrams's ability to deliver Georgia. They suggest Abrams is viewed as an outsider by the "DNC tree" and is being used for her "optics" and Bloomberg funding without being part of the inner circle.
In a throwback clip, Lurie Daniel Favors passionately denounces Michael Bloomberg's "racist" stop-and-frisk policies, only to admit she would still vote for him if he were the nominee. The hosts use this to illustrate what they perceive as a lack of respect for Black men, noting that Favors would support a candidate whose policies she claimed led to the assault of her own husband.
The hosts compare the 2020 election to 2012, suggesting that Trump is successfully using the "moral card" via Kanye West to reach Black voters. They speculate that Kamala Harris was selected to secure funding from donors like George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The segment ends with skepticism about whether Joe Biden will actually participate in a live debate against Trump.
Stacey Abrams' ties to Michael Bloomberg are examined, noting she received $5 million from him for her non-profit. The conversation explores her role on the board of the Center for American Progress (CAP), a major Democratic think tank. The hosts suggest her candidacy was orchestrated by these wealthy donors and establishment organizations to ensure a specific ideological direction for the ticket.
A heated rant details Michael Bloomberg's controversial record on "stop and frisk" policing, gentrification, and education policies in New York City. Despite these criticisms, the speaker concludes that they would still vote for Bloomberg if he were the Democratic nominee to defeat Trump. This segment illustrates the "party over person" mentality that critics argue renders the black vote a captured commodity.
Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg transitioned from business partners and social acquaintances in New York City to fierce political rivals. Historical footage from 2013 shows the two praising each other during the development of a Bronx golf course, a project for which Trump later claimed sole credit. Media analysis suggests their falling out began when Trump entered the 2016 presidential race, challenging Bloomberg's status within the New York establishment.
Michael Bloomberg is discussed regarding his significant campaign spending and media exposure's impact on the ADOS community. The hosts introduce the "Potluck" format for episode 26, explaining that the show will cover multiple smaller topics rather than one overarching theme. The value for value funding model is highlighted, directing listeners to mofundme.com for donations.
The 2020 New Hampshire primary results led media analysts like Joy Reed to suggest African American voters would shift support to Michael Bloomberg following Joe Biden's poor performance. Skepticism remains regarding Bloomberg's appeal to black voters due to his history with stop-and-frisk policies. Biden's immediate departure for South Carolina suggests a strategic retreat to a state where he maintains stronger polling among black constituents.
Despite being touted as the candidate of Silicon Valley, Kamala Harris's campaign suffered from severe financial depletion and internal mismanagement. Reports surfaced of staff members resigning due to a lack of leadership, with some defecting to Michael Bloomberg's campaign. Analysts suggest Harris failed to secure the essential "black vote" needed to sustain her momentum heading into the South Carolina primary.
