What would you define as a serious contender? I'm not a Yang supporter but very early on, he loaded up most of his many policy positions on his website and he h

What would you define as a serious contender? I'm not a Yang supporter but very early on, he loaded up most of his many policy positions on his website and he has been making the rounds in terms of media exposure e.g. the debates, the Joe Rogan podcast, etc. He's polling at 5th or 6th nationally the last time I checked. Trump was a Democrat for a lengthy period of time and the Republicans still nominated him. I think Bloomberg is betting that the party and its supporters will not build a coalition around a more left-leaning candidate (Sanders, Warren) and they desire a candidate who, at least for the intent and purpose of electability, can appear more moderate to attract the swing voters. He's also betting that Joe Biden's support will peter out as the campaign moves along - perhaps a gaffe to top all gaffes? - and Bloomberg will slowly vampirize Biden's base. At least, that's my hypothesis on his motivations. I think the problem Bloomberg will find is that many who lean farther left will not settle for another moderate Democratic candidate who promises only to carry on the status quo (and of course, to defeat Trump). I think his likability and charisma (or lack thereof) will become hindrances to him as this election progresses (Joe Biden, for all his faults, is much more endearing and 'folksy' if you will). I can't imagine hardened Bernie supporters rallying around an old New York billionaire who has the gall to enter as late as he did and basically buy his way into electoral momentum.