NBC News has not independently verified The Intercept's reporting, which is not disputed by the Bloomberg campaign.
"We only learned about this when the reporter called us," Bloomberg wrote in a statement released by his campaign,"but as soon as we discovered which vendor's subcontractor had done this, we immediately ended our relationship with the company and the people who hired them.""We do not support this practice and we are making sure our vendors more properly vet their subcontractors moving forward," he continued.
In 2013, a federal judge ruled the practice unconstitutional, saying it amounted to"indirect racial profiling” that singled out black and Hispanic men. Ahead of his late entry into the 2020 field, Bloomberg apologized for the policy while addressing a black church, saying he can't change history but"I want you to know that I realize back then I was wrong."
That man is a dead liar ..he knew what he was doing..but got caught. We see the way he runs the city
What's next!
Yeah right he didn’t know. 🤔
Ties?
Don’t look at it as prison labor. It’s rehabilitation and job training.
Since its you ALWAYS have to ReadPastTheHeadline The implication is that it's free (i.e. slave?) labor. Why didn't the writer ask if they were paid? If they were what's the big deal? In fact, what would be wrong with it? We just dont know.
What a sweetheart. He authorizes and encourages stop and frisk, which as implemented was unbelievably racist. Then he pays pennies on the dollar to a company that uses the prison labor he so obligingly provided. He wants 2B president to cut his own taxes, and our throats.
Now if it wasn’t brought to light because of his billion dollar run for office, would he cut ties? Or just another corrupt billionaire trying to become president? A guy who changed laws to be a three term mayor, than changed them back! Vote no on billionaire Bloomberg!!
He is always gonna be a step behind and a late apology.
Why Mike? These prison inmates should be part of the political process that landed them time in the 'big house' and be aware of the lies that politicians such as yourself say to the AmericanVote in order to obtain the power seat in that allows fucked-up billionaires to office
ReginaHouTX Free labor?
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Here's one of the sheeple herders! AND he's a politician! Trump isn't a politician that's why he keeps putting his foot in his mouth because he's NOT a politician but he is a businessman that became president. Is everyone against him because he's not a politician?
If Bloomberg stays in the race Trump will be re-elected If he is not thrown out of office. Remember Ross Perot and George Bush Sr. This allowed Bill Clinton to win the election due to vote splitting.
At least we didnt have to start another Civil War to get Dems to stop using slave labor this time.
What's wrong with using inmates to make campaign calls. Don't those people count too? They get to vote at general and regional elections.
Please. He knew. He's a total Mr. Burns
Damn right, they should be digging ditches on a chain gang not harassing people.
Wow, what a hero. This guy clearly cares so much about people.
He is a disgusting human being!
The CCP ’s evil government has arrested a large number of 'prisoners' in order to make them work for prison enterprises for free and create wealth for the CCP regime.
Where they getting credit card numbers for donations. How many are in for credit card fraud?
'Hi there! This Christmas, I'm in prison. All I want this year is to be out of here so I can get back to making shady deals with Russian aristocrats. I promise to spill all the beans on 45, so please...vote Bloomberg so I can get my pardon.' - Paul Manafort
I don't see a problem with prisoners having jobs. Aren't they supposed to be working towards reintegration? Phone skills could lead to any number of jobs ince released.
It was good making people useful, you pompous jerks
Prison slave labor is not a good luck outside of China I guess
Everyone will forget about this in a few days.
GIVE THIS TO MICKEY..
That’s a thing? Good God!
Ummmmm, why now🤔
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I genuinely don’t understand the issue with this. Tons of organizations do this. Prison labor is used for a shocking amount of goods/services. Bloomberg paid the state’s minimum wage. It was the 3rd party who nickel and dimes the prison workers. That said, I’m TeamYang
After he got caught,and word got out.
When he got caught. mrstopandfrisk
I'm still trying to figure out what made him think that this was a good idea.
Anyone claimed the 'The White House is full of crooks anyway.......etc' joke yet? If not, I call first dibs.
Sure thing pal
Only after it was brought light. No thanks, sorry, I'm with JoeBiden
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Why is this a problem?
So what are prisoners involved with Campaign calls. Come on who comes up with these ideas. At least US prisoners aren't making Christmas Cards.
It’s sad to see powerful people changing behavior because their political ambitions and not because they feel something it’s wrong.
I don't believe his explanation!
THIS GUY WOULD HAVE MANY PLANTATIONS IF HE COULD!!! GTFOH I’ll take Trump over this slave master!!!
Gonna get Ms Allison’s third grade class to make those calls from now on. They’re much more coherent.
But it keeps them from attacking each other!
This not going to make Chief Warren happy......!!!
not convincing. He needs to act better
Say No to Bloomberg
After he got caught, yes
”Hello, yes, I am calling to ask that you consider voting for Michael Bloomberg and also to send me a cake with a metal file inside.”
He should be very careful. It can be a grandson scam. Grandpa, I will pay you back at once, just transfer money to my account. Below the number PL.
I mean who wouldn't after the story broke this morning that you were using them?
Kamala Harris is no better, she kept prisoners beyond their sentencing for the cheap labor.
Dude, your campaign is legit useless. DROP OUT!
He got caught
another billionaire scam?
after he got caught.
False, I would never do that for I stand with the for profit prison industry. This is why Bloomberg News is the only reliable news source
Too late buddy
NOBODY cares.
Oh he does it because he is running for prez.... pandering 101
As if he did not know, really, really
Can't wait to hear Bernie riff on this story
😂 sad part is, how is this even a thing!?! Wtf
Damn it must be lonely at the Top!
MikeBloomberg not good enough. If you cant manage a campaign how can you manage a country?
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