Mike Bloomberg wants to help Democratic nominee beat Trump in Pa., battleground states
Candy WoodallMike Bloomberg is off the ballot in Pennsylvania, but he's not done fighting to beat President Donald Trump in the state.
After spending about $500 million on his Democratic primary race, Bloomberg is forming a new political group to help the eventual Democratic nominee defeat Trump.
The yet-to-be-named group will focus efforts in six key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin. Bloomberg will send hundreds of staffers from his campaign and funds from his vast, personal war chest to help elect Democrats for president and down-ballot races.
Bloomberg, the billionaire majority owner of Bloomberg LP and former New York City mayor, dropped out of the race on Wednesday after a poor showing on Super Tuesday. He immediate endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
Bloomberg's support could provide much-needed infusion to Democrats who have burned through funds during the primary. Meanwhile, Trump has raised money to carry his campaign through the general election.
For example, the Biden campaign reported $7 million in cash on hand at the end of January, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders reported $17 million, and the Trump campaign reported $93 million.
Bloomberg, who is worth more than $50 billion, could use his money to help level the playing field
So if you thought Bloomberg dropping out of the race meant you'd see fewer ads, think again.
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Candy Woodall is a reporter for the USA Today Network. She can be reached at 717-480-1783 or on Twitter at @candynotcandace.