Kander is dropping out of the KC race to seek treatment for PTSD and depression

[Gass3268]

https://twitter.com/lindsaywise/status/1009791444561821696

[Sir Mohamed]

But, but... I was told he'd be a contender for prez in 2020.

This one fits better and maybe a run for governor in '20 if Parson is vulnerable (what is too soon to tell now).

[heatcharger]

The KC mayoral election will be in June 2019. That means he almost certainly isn’t running for President, and a gubernatorial run is highly unlikely. Though, this would make him a slightly better VP choice in my estimation.

[KingSweden]

Unexpected choice

[Sir Mohamed]

The KC mayoral election will be in June 2019. That means he almost certainly isn’t running for President, and a gubernatorial run is highly unlikely. Though, this would make him a slightly better VP choice in my estimation.

Nah, no VP slot, maybe a second-rate cabinet job such as HUD. But thanks for clearing up, I thought the election was this November already.

[💥💥 brandon bro (he/him/his)]

Intriguing. Here is a list of other candidates who have declared or formed a committee:

http://kcur.org/post/heres-whos-running-mayor-kansas-city-missouri-2019-so-far#stream/0

I don't know enough about any of these to know how he would fare against them, I just hope he doesn't build any enemies in KC politics.

[Alabama_Indy10]

That's strange. I think he should run for governor.

[Sir Mohamed]

That's strange. I think he should run for governor.

Gov. Parson is probably in a good position for reelection in '20. Certainly much stronger than the Erotic Eric. A second loss would be pretty bad for Kander's career. The dude is not even turning 40 until 2021, so he can wait to 2024 and still be a young governor (or VPOTUS contender or whatever higher office).

[Alabama_Indy10]

That's strange. I think he should run for governor.

Gov. Parson is probably in a good position for reelection in '20. Certainly much stronger than the Erotic Eric. A second loss would be pretty bad for Kander's career. The dude is not even turning 40 until 2021, so he can wait to 2024 and still be a young governor (or VPOTUS contender or whatever higher office).

Dang you're right! I completely forgot Erotic Eric resigned, my bad.

[TheSaint250]

Unexpected choice

[Virginiá]

Maybe he still has eyes for the Senate. This would probably put him in a decent position to run in 2022 as a rematch against Blunt or possibly an open seat race if Blunt doesn't run again.

[President Johnson]

Maybe he still has eyes for the Senate. This would probably put him in a decent position to run in 2022 as a rematch against Blunt or possibly an open seat race if Blunt doesn't run again.

Depends on how the political winds blow by 2022. If Trump is reelected, he could win with or without Blunt as Republican candidate. If a Democrat is president in 2022, Missouri is not a very likely senate pick-up unless Blunt or the Republican for some reason has major scandal. Running for governor in 2024 would be a better option in the latter scenario.

[Arkansas Yankee]

Good

Bury him there. 😀

He will learn the fun of dealing with community activists.  He will become caught in between the community activists and the police.

A lot of you raved so about him after the last election.  So, I tuned in when he spoke to the first DNC meeting after the 2016 election.  What a dud. 

Large city mayorships are the graveyards of most Democrat politicians.  Let us see how deep we can bury him.

[IceSpear]

Good

Bury him there. 😀

He will learn the fun of dealing with community activists.  He will become caught in between the community activists and the police.

A lot of you raved so about him after the last election.  So, I tuned in when he spoke to the first DNC meeting after the 2016 election.  What a dud. 

Large city mayorships are the graveyards of most Democrat politicians.  Let us see how deep we can bury him.

You sound a bit nervous.

[Arkansas Yankee]

Good

Bury him there. 😀

He will learn the fun of dealing with community activists.  He will become caught in between the community activists and the police.

A lot of you raved so about him after the last election.  So, I tuned in when he spoke to the first DNC meeting after the 2016 election.  What a dud. 

Large city mayorships are the graveyards of most Democrat politicians.  Let us see how deep we can bury him.

You sound a bit nervous.

Not in the least.  The reason he ran well in 2016, is because Blount turned into dud.

[Arkansas Yankee]

Good

Bury him there. 😀

He will learn the fun of dealing with community activists.  He will become caught in between the community activists and the police.

A lot of you raved so about him after the last election.  So, I tuned in when he spoke to the first DNC meeting after the 2016 election.  What a dud. 

Large city mayorships are the graveyards of most Democrat politicians.  Let us see how deep we can bury him.

You sound a bit nervous.

He just can't see the appeal in a candidate attracted to adult women.

You obviously have a one track mind.

[Politician]

Good

Bury him there. 😀

He will learn the fun of dealing with community activists.  He will become caught in between the community activists and the police.

A lot of you raved so about him after the last election.  So, I tuned in when he spoke to the first DNC meeting after the 2016 election.  What a dud. 

Large city mayorships are the graveyards of most Democrat politicians.  Let us see how deep we can bury him.

You sound a bit nervous.

Not in the least.  The reason he ran well in 2016, is because Blount turned into dud.

"Blount turned into dud" Learn to spell, already.
Anyway, the reason be did well is because of running a strong campaign and turning a double digit lead for Blunt into a narrow 3 point victory.

[Arkansas Yankee]

If he is as smart as you say, he will not run for Mayor.

[jamestroll]

Fun fact.  Before Ryan Silvey got on the Public Service Commission.. He was considering a bid for Kansas City mayor. May have had a small chance of winning it.

Parson is defeatable in 2020. I do think Claire should take him on in 2020.

[President Johnson]

Fun fact.  Before Ryan Silvey got on the Public Service Commission.. He was considering a bid for Kansas City mayor. May have had a small chance of winning it.

Parson is defeatable in 2020. I do think Claire should take him on in 2020.

What? After two years following a (likely) narrow reelection? This would only make sense if she loses this year. Random note: She was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2004 and lost. Kander should run for governor if Parson seems vulnerable. But only then. Maybe Jay Nixon can run again if possible? 

[IceSpear]

Fun fact.  Before Ryan Silvey got on the Public Service Commission.. He was considering a bid for Kansas City mayor. May have had a small chance of winning it.

Parson is defeatable in 2020. I do think Claire should take him on in 2020.

No, Air Claire needs to be Senator for Life.

[Virginiá]

Well I suppose it's an interesting dilemma for Kander. On one hand, if he wants to stay relevant, he probably needs to run for some sort of office, but if he does, he could end up hurting himself if the office he runs for ends up saddling him with baggage. Running a city seems like a fairly good way to do that, although it could also end up being a net benefit for him in the end.

[jamestroll]

Well I suppose it's an interesting dilemma for Kander. On one hand, if he wants to stay relevant, he probably needs to run for some sort of office, but if he does, he could end up hurting himself if the office he runs for ends up saddling him with baggage. Running a city seems like a fairly good way to do that, although it could also end up being a net benefit for him in the end.

Also Kansas City doesn't have the same stigma St.  Louis has and is actually growing.  It's not seen as a hopeless cause to the rest of the state.

I think Kander would be great on MO 05. Depending on suburban trends it could end up as a dummy mander past 2020 redistricting.

Also there really is no one besides McCaskill who could beat Parson imo.

[Doimper]

Good

Bury him there. 😀

He will learn the fun of dealing with community activists.  He will become caught in between the community activists and the police.

A lot of you raved so about him after the last election.  So, I tuned in when he spoke to the first DNC meeting after the 2016 election.  What a dud. 

Large city mayorships are the graveyards of most Democrat politicians.  Let us see how deep we can bury him.

You sound a bit nervous.

Not in the least.  The reason he ran well in 2016, is because Blount turned into dud.

"Blount turned into dud" Learn to spell, already.
Anyway, the reason be did well is because of running a strong campaign and turning a double digit lead for Blunt into a narrow 3 point victory.

apology for poor english

when were you when blount is dud?

i was sat at home eating butter cake when jason ring

‘blount turned into dud’

'no'

[Jeppe]

Well I suppose it's an interesting dilemma for Kander. On one hand, if he wants to stay relevant, he probably needs to run for some sort of office, but if he does, he could end up hurting himself if the office he runs for ends up saddling him with baggage. Running a city seems like a fairly good way to do that, although it could also end up being a net benefit for him in the end.

Also Kansas City doesn't have the same stigma St.  Louis has and is actually growing.  It's not seen as a hopeless cause to the rest of the state.

I think Kander would be great on MO 05. Depending on suburban trends it could end up as a dummy mander past 2020 redistricting.

Also there really is no one besides McCaskill who could beat Parson imo.

Isn’t Nicole something, the state Auditor, the only other statewide Dem? She could run for Governor in 2020 if she gets re-elected this year.