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

[No War, but the War on Christmas]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

Oh my God, an O'Rourke/Gabbard ticket would be my dream come true.

[brucejoel99]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

[No War, but the War on Christmas]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

[Joey1996]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Pre-2016 voting record and relationships with Assad and Modi. I say this as someone who was once very keen on Gabbard, if she runs she'll be my 6th option after Bernie, Merkley, Warren, Brown and even Gillibrand.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

[Big Boy Beto]

Michelle Obama has been spotted with Barack Obama... Surely this means that she’s running for president.

[NYSforKennedy2024]

Michelle Obama has been spotted with Barack Obama... Surely this means that she’s running for president.

- Buzzfeed News

[NYSforKennedy2024]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Pre-2016 voting record and relationships with Assad and Modi. I say this as someone who was once very keen on Gabbard, if she runs she'll be my 6th option after Bernie, Merkley, Warren, Brown and even Gillibrand.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

May I ask, seeing that you're an apparent Socialist or Democratic Socialist, why Gillibrand? She's my personal #1 if she runs, but most progressives despise her.

[Joey1996]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Pre-2016 voting record and relationships with Assad and Modi. I say this as someone who was once very keen on Gabbard, if she runs she'll be my 6th option after Bernie, Merkley, Warren, Brown and even Gillibrand.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

May I ask, seeing that you're an apparent Socialist or Democratic Socialist, why Gillibrand? She's my personal #1 if she runs, but most progressives despise her.

Since joining the Senate she's had a far more consistent record of supporting progressive legislation (her support for the Disclose act way back in 2012 for example) than say Booker or O'Rouke. For that reason I believe she is more sincere in her policy shift than the post-Trump "progressives"

[ViaActiva]

Dunno if we caught this, but

https://twitter.com/petebuttigieg/status/1075031309632892930?s=21

The Mayor is headed to Iowa!

I don't understand Buttigieg hype.  The guy was mayor of a city of 100,000.  South Bend isn't in the top 10,25,50, or even 100 cities.  According to Wikipedia it's ranked 301 in the US.  And he's not even like Ojeda, who has a message that's especially different from the party mainstream.  Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the guy, but Pete Buttigieg just doesn't seem like Presidential material at this time.

But if this is how we're going to do things, Boulder Mayor Suzanne "Zan" Jones 2020!  She runs the 280th largest city in the US.

I think Trump's win has really eroded the idea that a president needs tons of prior experience.

This I really do not understand - are we seriously taking Trump as the benchmark of credibility now?

[henster]

Dunno if we caught this, but

https://twitter.com/petebuttigieg/status/1075031309632892930?s=21

The Mayor is headed to Iowa!

I don't understand Buttigieg hype.  The guy was mayor of a city of 100,000.  South Bend isn't in the top 10,25,50, or even 100 cities.  According to Wikipedia it's ranked 301 in the US.  And he's not even like Ojeda, who has a message that's especially different from the party mainstream.  Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the guy, but Pete Buttigieg just doesn't seem like Presidential material at this time.

But if this is how we're going to do things, Boulder Mayor Suzanne "Zan" Jones 2020!  She runs the 280th largest city in the US.

I think Trump's win has really eroded the idea that a president needs tons of prior experience.

This I really do not understand - are we seriously taking Trump as the benchmark of credibility now?

And a businessman is not really a bad spring board to run for President, it is an executive position. Any CEO of a large company will most likely deal a lot with policy and oversees an organization as complex as the federal government. The responsibilities of a Mayor are far smaller, it's usually diluted by a city council and their role is largely fixing potholes and passing ordinances.

[Ye We Can]

There will be at least 3 vets running if Buttigieg runs which is pretty impressive for the party. Unfortunately all of the likely candidates are lower tier, wish we had more viable vet candidates considering many were part of the success in 2018.

Duckworth would be a strong candidate but has shown no signs that she's running.

Duckworth not running is the biggest disappoint for me, she has so much political talent. Literally the best attributes Dems could hope for in a candidate.

Duckworth is boring, o so boring

[Joey1996]

Dunno if we caught this, but

https://twitter.com/petebuttigieg/status/1075031309632892930?s=21

The Mayor is headed to Iowa!

I don't understand Buttigieg hype.  The guy was mayor of a city of 100,000.  South Bend isn't in the top 10,25,50, or even 100 cities.  According to Wikipedia it's ranked 301 in the US.  And he's not even like Ojeda, who has a message that's especially different from the party mainstream.  Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the guy, but Pete Buttigieg just doesn't seem like Presidential material at this time.

But if this is how we're going to do things, Boulder Mayor Suzanne "Zan" Jones 2020!  She runs the 280th largest city in the US.

I think Trump's win has really eroded the idea that a president needs tons of prior experience.

This I really do not understand - are we seriously taking Trump as the benchmark of credibility now?

I would hope not, but since his win a ton of people who would have never been considered viable candidates have been promoted.

[NewYorkExpress]

Michelle Obama has been spotted with Barack Obama... Surely this means that she’s running for president.

Hey, if Michelle ran, she'd have the coveted Barack Obama endorsement without having to work for it (and she might even get the endorsements of both Bill and Hillary Clinton too, but I'm not sure that's a positive).

[Joey1996]

If Michelle Obama ever wanted to be president she would've ran for mayor of Chicago and cruise to victory in 2019. I doubt she cares

[brucejoel99]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Pre-2016 voting record and relationships with Assad and Modi. I say this as someone who was once very keen on Gabbard, if she runs she'll be my 6th option after Bernie, Merkley, Warren, Brown and even Gillibrand.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

This this this all this 1000x this. "Generally good candidate" on opposite day only.

[Spiffy]

https://twitter.com/merica/status/1075942554544365570?s=21

[Grassroots]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

Hillary Clinton?

[brucejoel99]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

Hillary Clinton?

Tulsi

[MAINEiac4434]

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Pre-2016 voting record and relationships with Assad and Modi. I say this as someone who was once very keen on Gabbard, if she runs she'll be my 6th option after Bernie, Merkley, Warren, Brown and even Gillibrand.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

May I ask, seeing that you're an apparent Socialist or Democratic Socialist, why Gillibrand? She's my personal #1 if she runs, but most progressives despise her.

No, we don’t. She’s come out in favor of Medicare For All and the abolition of ICE, which generally puts her to the left of the party. She’s better than many potential candidates on criminal justice reform, too. Gillibrand is probably my number 3 after Merkley and Sanders. I also think very highly of her for placing a priority on sexual harassment and assault. As a survivor it’s refreshing, especially when she’ll be up against someone like Biden, who defamed Anita Hill (which is why he’s on my “will not support” list).

If it means anything, Tulsi2020.com requires administrator login, something rare of people who buy the political domains just to troll or never use.

Checked and conformed. Its obvious she's already decided at least on an exploratory committee.

Now we wait for Atlas' shredding of someone who, for all intents and purposes, is a generally good candidate.

LOL no.

May I ask why? She served our country overseas, she's not afraid to stand up to Trump, she's got great foreign policy credentials. And it doesn't hurt that she's young and photogenic.

Also, the comments she's made on the LGBT community in the past will definitely be brought up during the campaign.

Hillary Clinton?

Tulsi

Yeah, Hillary was just for 1M1W marriage back when like 70% of the country also opposed same-sex marriage. She never called it a “conspiracy pushed by homosexual extremists” like Tulsi did.

Hell, Hillary made appearances with AIDS patients back when people still thought you could catch it from a handshake.

[Mr. Morden]

Kasich expounded on this chances in both the GOP primary or as an Independent a few days ago:

https://www.cleveland.com//politics/2018/12/john-kasich-says-he-couldnt-beat-president-donald-trump-in-a-gop-primary.html

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Recap of the Progress Iowa dinner here (including excerpts from interviews with the candidates):

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2018/12/20/merkley-buttigieg-swalwell-and-yang-take-stage-iowa-dems-dinner-progress-iowa-caucus-2020-president/2383108002/

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[Joey1996]

Yeah, Hillary was just for 1M1W marriage back when like 70% of the country also opposed same-sex marriage. She never called it a “conspiracy pushed by homosexual extremists” like Tulsi did

Hell, Hillary made appearances with AIDS patients back when people still thought you could catch it from a handshake.

This.

[Mr. Morden]

Inslee planning two more visits to New Hampshire in the near future:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/what-does-gov-jay-inslee-need-to-know-before-deciding-to-run-for-president/281-6cb9868d-eac9-4696-ad37-9339eaab348d

He also says he'll make a decision on a presidential run by April.

[Spiffy]

Good article about Connie Shultz.

https://twitter.com/sherrodbrown/status/1076204494583726080?s=21

[Woody]

Inslee planning two more visits to New Hampshire in the near future:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/what-does-gov-jay-inslee-need-to-know-before-deciding-to-run-for-president/281-6cb9868d-eac9-4696-ad37-9339eaab348d

He also says he'll make a decision on a presidential run by April.

Jerry Brown 2.0

[Beet]

Inslee planning two more visits to New Hampshire in the near future:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/what-does-gov-jay-inslee-need-to-know-before-deciding-to-run-for-president/281-6cb9868d-eac9-4696-ad37-9339eaab348d

He also says he'll make a decision on a presidential run by April.

Jerry Brown 2.0

If Inslee does as well as Jerry Brown, who got nearly 600 delegates to come in 2nd, that would be amazing for him.