Democrats: Newbies

Both Bloomberg, on Nov. 24, and Patrick, on Nov. 14, recently joined the race as Democratic candidates, which means they have no polling data. They are currently getting a lot of media attention because they just announced their entrance into the election. 

Michael Bloomberg, 77

Billionaire media executive, former mayor of New York

Important issue: Stricter gun control laws.

Deval Patrick, 63

Former governor of Massachusetts

Important issue: Emphasizes “healing” America.