Reviewing: Michael Bloomberg

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Issues

This is my first time looking at Bloomberg as a candidate because he filed with the Federal Election Commission as an official Democratic candidate on November 24th, 2019.

Education

Free College

Nothing listed on site.

Cancel Student Debt

Nothing listed on site.

Economy

Tax the Rich

Bloomberg is a billionaire, one of approximately 639 in the United States. He wants to reverse the Trump tax changes for high-income households, restoring the top rate on ordinary income from 37% to 39.6%. Tax capital gains at the same rate as income for individuals making over $1,000,000 a year. A 5% tax on income over $5,000,000 a year. Reform the estate tax.

Living Wage

Supports $15 an hour.

Healthcare

Does not support single payer, does support a public option.