The “Who is running in 2020?” tea leaves thread, Part 3

[Coldstream]

Gabbard was  in New Hampshire today, and was asked about 2020.  She said that she’s “seriously considering” a presidential run, but has no specific decision timeline in mind right now:

https://www.civilbeat.org/2018/12/tulsi-gabbard-for-president-i-am-seriously-considering-it/

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Gabbard would legit be the worst Dem nominee in years. She's horrific.

Excellent news! She would be forced out of the HI primary if thats the case, depriving her of her house seat. She wouldnt win the presidential primary, and would just be one of the longshots who throw everything away for an iota of a chance.

Personally I think this is why she won’t run. She knows she can’t win - at least this cycle - and she’d be throwing away her congressional seat and platform. Also, if Sanders runs she loses her biggest asset of being able to run as a Sanders supporter.

[Coldstream]

Apparently there’s no momentum in the Oregon legislature for the bill that would make it legal for Merkley to run for president and Senate simultaneously, and Merkley says he’s fine with that:

https://twitter.com/JeffMerkley/status/1071207393965498368

Of course, because of Oregon’s late primary, it would still be possible for Merkley to run in the early presidential primaries, and then, if he doesn’t make it into the top tier, drop out of the race and run for reelection for Senate instead.

I wonder, is this because Merkley isn’t that popular in the legislature - or ambitious Oregon Democrats want to force him out of the Senate race so they themselves can run?

[Coldstream]

https://twitter.com/KateNocera/status/1074764504104345600

God help us.

[Coldstream]

Elizabeth Warren has filed a PEC, meaning she will be running. First candidate to announce his or her nomination.

How can you forget John Delaney and Richard Ojeda?