Michael Bloomberg Files Papers for Alabama Democratic Primary
- Move could be first step toward a potential presidential run
- Aide says he is concerned about defeating Donald Trump in 2020
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Michael R. Bloomberg filed the paperwork required for Alabama’s Democratic primary on Friday, taking a first step toward a potential 2020 presidential bid, though he hasn’t announced a formal decision to enter the race.
Bloomberg submitted the documents in Alabama to meet the state’s early filing deadline of Friday. Several other states, including New Hampshire, have filing deadlines as early as next week. Alabama’s Democratic Party said he qualified for the March 3 ballot.