Michael Bloomberg Reportedly Launching 2020 White House Bid

(The Washington Times) Former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will reportedly enter the 2020 Democratic presidential race and has already taken preliminary steps to the end. According to a New York Times report Thursday the former New York City mayor has sent staff members to Alabama to gather signatures to get on the presidential-primary ballot there. Citing people briefed on Mr. Bloombergs plans" the Times reported that no final decision has been made but that a Friday deadline to declare interest in Alabama forced the billionaires hand. The Associated Press reported similarly early Thursday evening. Howard Wolfson a close adviser to Mr. Bloomberg told the Times that the tycoon thinks it essential that Mr. Trump be defeated in his re-election bid but is skeptical of the current Democratic field and the hard-left policies its leaders are pushing