The “Who is running in 2020?” tea leaves thread, Part 2

[RogueBeaver]

Booker to keynote DFL's Humphrey-Mondale dinner.

[henster]

Here is a useful page keeping track of all the Dem. visits to Iowa:

https://iowastartingline.com/2020-watch/

I guess I had missed O'Malley's visit to Iowa last month.  Also missed a couple of those Swalwell visits.

is their anything significant about Swalwell other than his early state visits?

Swalwell was actually born in Iowa so maybe he's visiting family and doing events while there as well.

[Mr. Morden]

Romney being challenged to sign a pledge that he won't run for prez in 2020:

http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/03/19/mgk-meyers-challenges-romney-other-senate-candidates-to-pledge-not-to-challenge-trump-for-presidency-in-2020/#.WrB0vraZOqA

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Romney won't sign the contract, but says "I'm not running for president again":

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/22/mitt-romneys-senate-run-pegged-steppingstone-chall/

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[Mr. Morden]

Steyer plans to spend $2 million in the midterms on Nevada alone:

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/22/california-billionaire-plans-spend-least-2-million-oust-heller-foil-laxalt/450424002/

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He continues to defer on talking about 2020:

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Meanwhile, the Biden Institute puts forth a new manifesto:

https://www.sppa.udel.edu/bideninstitute/research-policy/biden-institute-blog/A-plan-to-put-work-and-workers-first

[Mr. Morden]

Sunday morning talk show watch: Kasich will be on State of the Union on Sunday:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_NEWS_SHOWS?SITE=AP

[America's Sweetheart ❤/𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖞 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖗]

Steyer plans to spend $2 million in the midterms on Nevada alone:

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/22/california-billionaire-plans-spend-least-2-million-oust-heller-foil-laxalt/450424002/

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He continues to defer on talking about 2020:

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Meanwhile, the Biden Institute puts forth a new manifesto:

https://www.sppa.udel.edu/bideninstitute/research-policy/biden-institute-blog/A-plan-to-put-work-and-workers-first

Steyer would be a terrible candidate, I hope he doesn't run.
also, I think Biden's probably running in spite of his age.

[History505]

Steyer plans to spend $2 million in the midterms on Nevada alone:

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/22/california-billionaire-plans-spend-least-2-million-oust-heller-foil-laxalt/450424002/

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He continues to defer on talking about 2020:

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Meanwhile, the Biden Institute puts forth a new manifesto:

https://www.sppa.udel.edu/bideninstitute/research-policy/biden-institute-blog/A-plan-to-put-work-and-workers-first

Steyer would be a terrible candidate, I hope he doesn't run.
also, I think Biden's probably running in spite of his age.

We don't need another billionaire.

[Sestak]

Per his Facebook, Jason Kander is going to be participating in the March for Our Lives...in Des Moines.

[Mr. Morden]

Landrieu was on Real Time last night, continuing his book tour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93_wivA_4H4

At the very beginning of that video, Maher asks him if he's running for president, and he says "I am not" (present tense).

[Mr. Morden]

Latest from Biden:

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/380079-biden-if-i-dont-run-in-2020-its-not-because-im-afraid-of-losing

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[Progressive Pessimist]

Latest from Biden:

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/380079-biden-if-i-dont-run-in-2020-its-not-because-im-afraid-of-losing

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That's a pretty honest answer and confirms my thoughts that he really doesn't have his mind made up one way or the other.

[Sestak]

Latest from Biden:

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/380079-biden-if-i-dont-run-in-2020-its-not-because-im-afraid-of-losing

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I actually think this may play much better than the now-standard non-denials.

[MAINEiac4434]

Latest from Biden:

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/380079-biden-if-i-dont-run-in-2020-its-not-because-im-afraid-of-losing

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I actually think this may play much better than the now-standard non-denials.

I think Biden actually doesn’t know what he’s going to do, unlike those who give non-denial denials, who are obviously running for President.

[Mr. Morden]

Here's this week's #2020Vision column:

https://gantdaily.com/2018/03/25/2020vision-bidens-beneficial-brawl-warrens-health-care-move-harris-backs-jealous-in-maryland/

As noted there, Sasse is coming out with yet another book this year, to be released just before the midterms:

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[Mr. Morden]

Warren doesn't tend to do very many overseas trips, but she's headed to Asia this week, and will meet with officials in China, Japan, and South Korea:

https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/warren-to-travel-to-asia

As noted in that story, she outlined her goals for the trip in an op/ed for the Boston Globe.

[Mr. Morden]

O'Malley still pretending that he hasn't already decided to run again:

https://www.gwhatchet.com/2018/03/25/martin-omalley-talks-2016-campaign-political-future-with-college-democrats/

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[Mr. Morden]

Kristol responds to 2020 questions that have arisen from his early primary state visits:

http://www.insidesources.com/kristol-iowa-2020/

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[Mr. Morden]

Buttigieg said to be considering a number of options, including a presidential run:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/27/buttigieg-2020-president-off-message-217712

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But he’s now doing everything he needs to do to keep the presidential option open:

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[Shameless Lefty Hack]

Buttigieg said to be considering a number of options, including a presidential run:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/27/buttigieg-2020-president-off-message-217712

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But he’s now doing everything he needs to do to keep the presidential option open:

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Of course, because paying dues and running for the IN-2 this cycle or IN Gov in 2020 was simply unconscionable.

[Blair]

I find it remarkable that the 2020 field is going to see at least a handful of Dems running simply to boost their statewide prospects, rather than the old style of doing it to prepare you for the next cycle.

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

I find it remarkable that the 2020 field is going to see at least a handful of Dems running simply to boost their statewide prospects, rather than the old style of doing it to prepare you for the next cycle.

I suppose this could all be a big misdirect to announce for Gov in 2020. In which case I withdraw my criticism.

[#gravelgang #lessiglad]

Buttigieg said to be considering a number of options, including a presidential run:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/27/buttigieg-2020-president-off-message-217712

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But he’s now doing everything he needs to do to keep the presidential option open:

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Of course, because paying dues and running for the IN-2 this cycle or IN Gov in 2020 was simply unconscionable.

Barring a major scandal, whoever goes up against Holcolmb is a sacrificial lamb. He has strong approval ratings and has avoided contentious issues. I wouldn't want Buttigeg to waste his career by getting blown out by Holcolmb

Todd Young would be a better target in 2022, or IN-02 this cycle would certainly be reasonable.

[YE]

Pete Buttigieg should seek a cabinet post in the next D administration then run statewide when polarization dies down.

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

Buttigieg said to be considering a number of options, including a presidential run:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/27/buttigieg-2020-president-off-message-217712

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But he’s now doing everything he needs to do to keep the presidential option open:

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Of course, because paying dues and running for the IN-2 this cycle or IN Gov in 2020 was simply unconscionable.

Barring a major scandal, whoever goes up against Holcolmb is a sacrificial lamb. He has strong approval ratings and has avoided contentious issues. I wouldn't want Buttigeg to waste his career by getting blown out by Holcolmb

Todd Young would be a better target in 2022, or IN-02 this cycle would certainly be reasonable.

1) I suspect Holcomb might be weaker than expected considering that his reputation and approvals are built off of... what? The gas tax? Mostly just not being controversial and keeping IN out of the headlines. But then again that might just make him stronger and harder to run against.

so 2) yes those are better. But he wouldn't announce for either of those in Spring of 2019.

[henster]

Buttigieg said to be considering a number of options, including a presidential run:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/27/buttigieg-2020-president-off-message-217712

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But he’s now doing everything he needs to do to keep the presidential option open:

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Of course, because paying dues and running for the IN-2 this cycle or IN Gov in 2020 was simply unconscionable.

Barring a major scandal, whoever goes up against Holcolmb is a sacrificial lamb. He has strong approval ratings and has avoided contentious issues. I wouldn't want Buttigeg to waste his career by getting blown out by Holcolmb

Todd Young would be a better target in 2022, or IN-02 this cycle would certainly be reasonable.

What is with people afraid losing will take their record same with Castro? Obama, Bush,Clinton, Reagan all lost before eventually winning.