Michael Bloomberg Coverage

Bloomberg plans to spend at least $100 million in Florida to support Biden

Billionaire and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning to spend at least $100 million in the crucial battleground of Florida in support of Democratic nominee Joe Biden, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to CNN.

By Dana Bash, CNN

Bloomberg donates $100M to four historically Black medical schools

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating $100 million to the nation's four historically Black medical schools to help ease the student debt burden for the next generation of Black physicians.

Sanders under attack in sharp exchanges in debate

Amidst all the shouting, cross-talk and scripted soundbites from the seven candidates in Charleston, S.C., here are the facts from the 10th Democratic presidential debate.

Fact check: Free-for-all during the South Carolina Democratic presidential debate

To all the policy wonks tuning into the start of the recent Democratic presidential debate looking for robust discussions of Medicare for All, income inequality or criminal justice policy, sorry.

PolitiFact Staff

Did Bloomberg blame blacks for 2008 housing market collapse?

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., used the Democratic primary debate in Las Vegas to launch attacks against Mike Bloomberg, including his the billionaire's rhetoric on the collapse of the housing market and financial crisis.

'Super Tuesday' primary bringing presidential candidates to NC

With "Super Tuesday" inching closer and North Carolina residents already participating in early voting, Democratic candidates for president are campaigning in the state more and more.

Fact check: Warren said Bloomberg blamed minorities for housing crisis

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., used the Democratic primary debate in Las Vegas to launch attacks against Mike Bloomberg, including his the billionaire's rhetoric on the collapse of the housing market and financial crisis.

Amy Sherman, PolitiFact reporter

Bloomberg on the defensive, fact-checking the Las Vegas Democratic debate

After saying he wouldn't run and then changing his mind, after altogether skipping Iowa and New Hampshire, after spending $250 million of his fortune on television and radio ads, Mike Bloomberg stood at the end of a debate stage in Las Vegas days before Democrats vote there and got battered by his five opponents.

PolitiFact Staff

Did Bloomberg oppose increasing the minimum wage?

Democratic presidential candidate Berne Sanders contrasted his own consistent support for raising the minimum wage with rival Mike Bloomberg's on-the-record opposition.

Poll: Trump would lose to some Democratic candidates in NC if election held now

If President Donald Trump wants to carry North Carolina in November in his re-election bid, he needs to hold his own among the state's moderate voters, according to a new WRAL News poll.

WRAL News poll: Trump could see NC trouble in presidential race

If President Donald Trump wants to carry North Carolina in November in his re-election bid, he needs to hold his own among the state's moderate voters, according to a new WRAL News poll.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Fact check: Sanders says Bloomberg didn't support raising the minimum wage

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders welcomed Democratic rival Mike Bloomberg into the thick of the presidential primary with a slew of attacks on the former New York City mayor's record.

Amy Sherman, PolitiFact reporter

Fellow candidates take aim at former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg

Bloomberg isn't even on the ballot in Nevada, but he's getting a lot of attention.

Democratic presidential hopefuls focus on Nevada

As five candidates fight for supremacy or survival, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is hoping to shake up the race.

Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere

Mike Bloomberg has contracted with some of the biggest meme-makers on the internet to post sponsored content on Instagram promoting his presidential campaign.

Taylor Lorenz, New York Times

NC a popular stop on presidential campaign trail

Michael Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders are swinging through North Carolina this week, and other presidential candidates will make their way to the state before the March 3 primary.

Bloomberg: 'I am the un-Trump'

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg declared war on President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling him a "schoolyard bully" who needs to be removed from the White House for the good of the nation.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Bloomberg makes Raleigh campaign stop

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg stops in Raleigh on the first day of early voting for North Carolina's March 3 primaries.

Fact check: Bloomberg says North Carolina's Democratic primary is open to all voters

A letter from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to North Carolina voters says state election law "allows all registered voters, regardless of registration, to vote in the Democratic Primary." That's false.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: Bloomberg Super Bowl ad on gun control

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg aired a 60-second campaign ad during the Super Bowl, squeezing his message on guns between the beer and car commercials that dominated Fox's broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.

Bill McCarthy, PolitiFact reporter

Bloomberg promises 'compassion, common decency' in Raleigh campaign stop

With the 2020 primary election in North Carolina just two months away, the presidential campaign in the state is heating up.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Bloomberg opens Raleigh campaign office, speaks to crowd of supporters

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is opening a field office in downtown Raleigh.

Mike Bloomberg scheduled to visit Raleigh, Fayetteville

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is scheduled to visit Raleigh and Fayetteville on Friday.

Who Is Michael Bloomberg? 2020 Presidential Candidate

The billionaire businessman and former mayor of New York is hoping he can forge a path to the Democratic nomination by positioning himself as a centrist who can take on President Trump.

Late to presidential race, Bloomberg jumps in with major ad campaign

Billionaire businessman and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is spending millions on campaign ads as he prepares to join the scramble for the Democratic nomination for president.