2020 Gubernational elections: Who is running megathread

[KingSweden]

Lincoln Chafee says he might run for governor of Rhode Island again:

http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170221/lincoln-chafee-defends-trump-criticizes-raimondo-and-does-not-rule-out-return-to-politics

JFC

In other news, saw a rumor on RRH that Car Brewer is IN for KS-Gov

[publicunofficial]

Tim Walz said he was "seriously considering" running for Governor at a town hall today.

[JMT]

Tim Walz said he was "seriously considering" running for Governor at a town hall today.

I really hope he doesn't, his district is an R+1 district so it may be difficult for Dems to hold this seat if he vacates it. Same with Rick Nolan. And it's not as if Democrats are lacking candidates for governor, they have three very credible candidates in the race already and more may join.

[The Other Castro]

CT Gov. Malloy says he will decide on reelection after the budget is completed in the spring.

https://twitter.com/Zachary_Cohen/status/835242866586828802

[heatcharger]

CT Gov. Malloy says he will decide on reelection after the budget is completed in the spring.

https://twitter.com/Zachary_Cohen/status/835242866586828802

Is there a Democrat who could successfully primary him/force him to retire?

[The Other Castro]

CT Gov. Malloy says he will decide on reelection after the budget is completed in the spring.

https://twitter.com/Zachary_Cohen/status/835242866586828802

Is there a Democrat who could successfully primary him/force him to retire?

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew has already entered the race, and I'm sure a lot of Democrats don't want Malloy to be the nominee. Malloy would probably win the primary if he runs, but I don't think he's going to run again.

[KingSweden]

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Would he be taking him on from left or right?

[MAINEiac4434]

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Would he be taking him on from left or right?

Left

Patrick is the worst. Go Collier.

[Confused Democrat]

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This is the only video I can find of Chris King.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFG1K2ndbbI

[Maxwell]

guy has a disgustingly trump-like communication style.

I also get the impression he'd rob me stupid if he got the chance.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

guy has a disgustingly trump-like communication style.

I also get the impression he'd rob me stupid if he got the chance.

This

[Maxwell]

Gilium is also terrible and Democrats better get a better candidate (they likely will)

[Confused Democrat]

Gilium is also terrible and Democrats better get a better candidate (they likely will)

So far, I think Graham has the best shot at winning a general election in FL.

[RogueBeaver]

CO: Ken Salazar will decide this summer.

[Chief Justice Keef]

Tim Walz said he was "seriously considering" running for Governor at a town hall today.

He should stay in the House, just for the sake of holding down the seat for Democrats.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

CT Gov. Malloy says he will decide on reelection after the budget is completed in the spring.

https://twitter.com/Zachary_Cohen/status/835242866586828802

Is there a Democrat who could successfully primary him/force him to retire?

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew has already entered the race, and I'm sure a lot of Democrats don't want Malloy to be the nominee. Malloy would probably win the primary if he runs, but I don't think he's going to run again.

Did he?  My mom's cousin is very involved in Middletown politics and campaigned for Drew's opponent last election despite being a staunch Democrat, supposedly because Drew used his position in the Middletown DP to keep a dissenting Democratic council member off the ballot.  He's also very close to Malloy, as he campaigned in Middletown for him because the election was expected to be close, even though it wasn't.  I'd be shocked if he challenged Malloy.

[The Other Castro]

CT Gov. Malloy says he will decide on reelection after the budget is completed in the spring.

https://twitter.com/Zachary_Cohen/status/835242866586828802

Is there a Democrat who could successfully primary him/force him to retire?

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew has already entered the race, and I'm sure a lot of Democrats don't want Malloy to be the nominee. Malloy would probably win the primary if he runs, but I don't think he's going to run again.

Did he?  My mom's cousin is very involved in Middletown politics and campaigned for Drew's opponent last election despite being a staunch Democrat, supposedly because Drew used his position in the Middletown DP to keep a dissenting Democratic council member off the ballot.  He's also very close to Malloy, as he campaigned in Middletown for him because the election was expected to be close, even though it wasn't.  I'd be shocked if he challenged Malloy.

Sorry, clarification: Dan Drew has created an exploratory committee for a Gubernatorial run, not officially running yet (but he's basically running). This is presumably because it's known among higher up Dems that Malloy isn't running again, but state Dems are still upset with Drew because he was supposed to wait for Malloy to announce first that he wasn't running. IF Malloy does for some reason decide to run after all, Dan Drew probably isn't the type to stay in the race.

As for the mess with Drew and the council member, I believe this has more info on that:
http://www.middletownpress.com/article/MI/20151002/NEWS/151009919

[henster]

Tim Walz said he was "seriously considering" running for Governor at a town hall today.

He should stay in the House, just for the sake of holding down the seat for Democrats.

I would think holding the Governorship is more important than one House seat.

[Virginiá]

Tim Walz said he was "seriously considering" running for Governor at a town hall today.

He should stay in the House, just for the sake of holding down the seat for Democrats.

I would think holding the Governorship is more important than one House seat.

It really depends on a variety of factors. In this case, Walz seems nervous about losing his seat in 2018 considering he just barely scraped by last November. If he vacates his seat, it will be easier for Republicans to pick it up. I feel like MN has plenty of other decent candidates that could run instead, and Walz would be needed more in the House if that was the case.

The House is the Democrats only real shot at being a check on Trump/Republicans in 2019+, so we really can't afford to lose that seat. Odds are he will have a better year in 2018, given the dynamics of midterms.

[Maxwell]

CO: Ken Salazar will decide this summer.

I think we can file this under "can we not?"

[The Other Castro]

SC: Dem Chair Jaime Harrison is considering a run.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/governors-races-democrats-rift-235951

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

SC: Dem Chair Jaime Harrison is considering a run.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/governors-races-democrats-rift-235951

Not to derail the thread, but that article was just... so Politico.

"We talked to one Bluedog Chair and he said something juicy about needing Moderate Heroes, so we shoehorned a bunch of other southern moderate Dem chair quotes that don't really say the same thing into saying the same thing. Also Our Revolution is an omnicapable Shadow DNC that's going to form a third party."

[smoltchanov]

SC: Dem Chair Jaime Harrison is considering a run.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/governors-races-democrats-rift-235951

Not to derail the thread, but that article was just... so Politico.

"We talked to one Bluedog Chair and he said something juicy about needing Moderate Heroes, so we shoehorned a bunch of other southern moderate Dem chair quotes that don't really say the same thing into saying the same thing. Also Our Revolution is an omnicapable Shadow DNC that's going to form a third party."

In the South (except for minority-majority districts) and some other areas you really need Blue Dogs and "Moderate Heroes". Of course - if you want to win at least sometimes. If not, and you are satisfied by only "making the case" - well, then run Berniecrats in every district, and be politically insignificant.... Let Republicans do what they want)))))

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

SC: Dem Chair Jaime Harrison is considering a run.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/governors-races-democrats-rift-235951

Not to derail the thread, but that article was just... so Politico.

"We talked to one Bluedog Chair and he said something juicy about needing Moderate Heroes, so we shoehorned a bunch of other southern moderate Dem chair quotes that don't really say the same thing into saying the same thing. Also Our Revolution is an omnicapable Shadow DNC that's going to form a third party."

In the South (except for minority-majority districts) and some other areas you really need Blue Dogs and "Moderate Heroes". Of course - if you want to win at least sometimes. If not, and you are satisfied by only "making the case" - well, then run Berniecrats in every district, and be politically insignificant.... Let Republicans do what they want)))))

1) My criticism was of the journalism. Whatever you think of electoral strategies for the south, the chairs in the article were plain-up NOT saying what Politico wanted them to be saying. Basically the only quote affirming what the article thinks is a guy in SC who *isn't even professionally involved with the Democratic party anymore. * He's a lawyer with a big DC firm (coincidentally, the one that employed Evan Bayh).

This article picks a narrative, goes out to specifically trying to confirm it, and fails even to do that. The only thing that made sure that it got published was that it confirms Politico's view of how politics works.

Of course, it's also *your* view of how politics works so I don't really expect to change your mind here.


2) Blue Dog =! Moderate Hero in each and every case. I'm perfectly fine with populists who like guns and flags. Hell, I like guns and flags. But thinking like, "The only Dems who are gonna get elected in the South will be Republican Lite^TM" Is deeply silly, and contradicts the history of the region.

[smoltchanov]

Blue Dog =! Moderate Hero in each and every case. I'm perfectly fine with populists who like guns and flags. Hell, I like guns and flags. But thinking like, "The only Dems who are gonna get elected in the South will be Republican Lite^TM" Is deeply silly, and contradicts the history of the region.

I never said that Blue Dogs = Moderate Heroes. And i love Southern populists, despite my different views (i am more liberal on social issues then on economy). The modern history, however, shows, that "the only Democrats elected RECENTLY from non-minority-majority "really Southern" districts (i can't to consider districts of Southern Florida, Northern Virginia and Research Triangle as "really Southern") are conservatively inclined (not really "Republican-lite", as they are much closer to the center, but with tangible conservative streak on many issues)". People like McIntyre, Barrow and their like. It's another thing that even that became not enough frequently.