Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York and founder, is contemplating jumping into this year’s presidential race as an Independent.
Bloomberg’s interest in a possible White House bid has apparently been fueled by Donald Trump’s continued dominance of the Republican field and the rise of Sen
Bernie Sanders among Democrats. He is reportedly willing to spend at least $1 billion of his own money on a campaign if he joins the race.
The 73-year-old is known best outside of the Big Apple for his campaigns against sugary drinks and guns.
Michael Rubens Bloomberg was born on Valentine’s Day in 1942 in Brighton, Massachusetts.