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Kevin Sheekey on Why Michael Bloomberg is Running

After a flurry of campaigning in Virginia and Arizona, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will pause for Thanksgiving – but only briefly. He’s got some catching up to do in the race for the Democratic nomination, after officially declaring he’s running on Sunday. His campaign manager sits down with Christiane to explain why the billionaire businessman has jumped into the race now.

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