As the world is in a state of lockdown, the previously inescapable 2020 election seems to have taken a back seat in the public’s consciousness. However, it’s always important to check on those you care about –– even if you forgot they existed momentarily–– especially during times like these. You can learn new things, like the fact that John Hickenlooper is alive, John Dulaney is not John Mulaney, and Joe Biden is… somewhere, probably.

One previous 2020 hopeful has recently leaped to the forefront of the Choate community’s attention. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running for president of the Choate student body. Students have already taken note of the prominent advertisements pasted in The Choate News, as well as the new ads that seemingly bombard every school meeting. Bloomberg’s most notable policies include a Shoe in Every Door –– his controversial policy on visitation –– and a zero strike Marijuana rule. He declared his campaign for Student Body President with a quotable phrase: “If I could not win the presidential election for today, I will try to win the election of tomorrow.” When asked what made him believe he was qualified, his first response was, “Money. I am a successful businessman and intend to run the Choate Student Council like a business, I will do this by taxing people who don’t show up to form events and charging admission to other events.” 

Some students question Bloomberg’s eligibility for the job. EWarren55@choate.edu commented, “I don’t think a white man like Bloomberg can represent the diversity Choate has as a student body. Also, he has funded elections at Deerfield and is unreliable in his stances.” Another student, Pbuttijgejdegedge24@Choate.edu, wrote to Lorem Ipsum*:“I think we should have a younger president for this school, which is why I am running for president of Choate Student Council.” As the race for next year’s presidency continues, Lorem Ipsum* will provide constant coverage of the campaigns every day until elections, or until someone reminds the candidates that campaigning is against school rules.