Michael Bloomberg is one of the wealthiest men on the planet. He was also Mayor of New York City and he has a lot of experience in government, even in dealing with national security because New York City has been the target of multiple terrorist attacks. Bloomberg was originally a member of the Republican Party but during his tenure in office he became an Independent politician. As a civic leader he often advocated programs that benefited poor people and the middle class, which is the kind of leadership this country needs. Bloomberg has not given himself over to the racist, ultraconservative ideas of most Republican presidential candidates. And he also accepts the science behind global warming.