The “Who is running in 2020?” tea leaves thread, Part 4

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Michael Bennet is close to making a public decision on entering.

The emperor!

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If any of Bennet, Swalwell, Ryan, de Blasio or Moulton get in: they're idiots. They missed their chance. They won't qualify for the first debate - so why embarrass yourself? I don't get it. All of them bar Ryan have significantly higher profile candidates from their home states already in the race. So it's not like they'll have that fundraising or polling advantage going for them.

Incorrect. Bennet is still an upper tier candidate, and much more viable than gaffe machine Hickenlooper to boot. He's already a third of the way to qualifying for the debates through polling (which consistently shows him having the lowest disapproval ratings of any candidate, even among those less known than him) and he hasn't even entered the race; there's literally no way he doesn't get in. Really the only thing weighing him down is O'Rourke, who draws on a very similar base.

If any of Bennet, Swalwell, Ryan, de Blasio or Moulton get in: they're idiots. They missed their chance.

de Blasio aside, they have lower name recognition than even Buttigieg or Yang. Do they even have unique policies or something to offer that sets them apart? Bullock and McAuliffe, too.

Part of that is because they haven’t announced. Bullock and McAuliffe bring moderation to the table. I guess Ryan and Moulton do too. Not sure about Bennet. I loved when he ripped Ted Cruz to pieces, but I’m not sure that he would find a niche either. I do know that he’s against packing SCOTUS though.

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/senator-michael-bennet-weighing-run-president/583993/

This is a good profile on Bennet I think. It provides some good insights into his career and focuses as a legislator. I'd also read into the American Family Act, CLEAN Politics Act, and MedicareX, which have been some of his signature policy proposals over the past two years.

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Beyond Hickenlooper, isn't Delaney already the other go-to boring moderate middle-aged white guy bipartisan compromise candidate?

That isn't a good description of Bennet at all. He's a pragmatist who wants to provide legitimate solutions rather than just compromise with the right, and he's sure as hell not boring.

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I really want to know the thought process of people like Swalwell and Moulton. Like.... nobody gives a damn about you. Why are you wasting time and energy? Other than one issue/symbolism candidates like Gravel and Inslee I have no idea why any white man besides the three B’s are even entering.

Beto, Bennet, Buttigieg!

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Joe Sanberg says he’ll decide by July 4th:

https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2019/04/california-entrepreneur-joe-sanberg-tests-the-ohio-waters-for-democratic-presidential-run.html

Who the hell is this guy and why does anyone care about him?

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https://twitter.com/LACaldwellDC/status/1119269398781530117

There is a certain Georgia poster who, surprisingly, hasn't reacted to this yet.

I think my reaction is exactly what all of y'all would expect. I'm very happy to hear that his surgery was successful and I'm gearing up to support his bid when he announces it!

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https://twitter.com/jdickerson/status/1123713439975780354

Okay, this is epic.