Michael Bloomberg supported Clinton in elections

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Media mogul and former mayor of New York plans to support Hillary Clinton in the fight for the presidency. Reports the edition about it New York Times with reference to Bloomberg's assistant Howard Wolfson.

Michael Bloomberg left the Democratic Party back in 2000. As mayor of New York, he was elected from the Republican Party, but later became non-partisan.

“Leading independent and pragmatic business leader of the nation, Mike, supported both sides. This week in Philadelphia, he will make a strong step and mark his choice in favor of Hillary Clinton, ”said Wolfson.

Clinton is now headed for vacillating centrist voters and moderate Republicans who are worried about Trump's candidacy. Opinion polls show that a significant number of Republicans continue to fear Trump and question his readiness to be president.

Bloomberg will support Hillary Clinton “from the point of view of a business leader and an independent [politician – ed.],” Wolfson said.

Bloomberg will speak in support of the Democrats on Wednesday. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden will speak on the same evening.

Earlier it was reported that the former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg I refuse from participating in the US presidential election as an independent candidate.

According to Bloomberg, participation in the election of a third candidate could lead to the election of a candidate who could jeopardize the security and stability of the United States, namely Donald Trump, who is a favorite in the fight for nomination from the Republicans.

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