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

[Sir Mohamed]

Biden talks 2020 in Michigan:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/16/politics/biden-age-legitimate-issue/index.html

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He also said this about his age:

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If Biden's really being honest (and he may not be, since presidential candidates downplay their presidential ambitions all the time), then he really doesn't sound that likely to run.  He's given himself a January deadline, but still talks about grief over Beau holding him back in some way?  And that's going to change in three months?

I think Biden wants someone else to run who can beat Trump and that he will only enter if he comes to the conclusion, he's the only one with a serious, or the best, shot.

[Sir Mohamed]

When should we expect people to start announcing? After the new year? Crazy that the first Dem debate is, what, only 8-9 months away?

January or February, I guess. The first debate in June or July. Though I can't wait for the campaign to start, this is way too early.

[Sir Mohamed]

Also, O'Rourke's only hesitation is not wanting to spend so much more time away from his family:

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So, Beto is obviously running.

Yes, because this is his chance. He may never get a better chance than now.

[Sir Mohamed]

Chris Murphy says he “has no plans” to run for president:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/chris-murphy-not-planning-2020-president-campaign

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I feel like Murphy is angling for SoS in the next democratic administration and has no real interest in running for the presidency.
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Doubtful. He has a senate seat for life. I think Samanta Power will be SoS.

[Sir Mohamed]

Harris prepares for a campaign launch that may come in mid-to-late January:

https://www.usnews.com/news/the-run/articles/2018-12-17/kamala-harris-expected-to-move-quickly-on-2020-race-in-january

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So Harris will be our first major announcement, this will put pressure on everyone else to declare by April

YES! QUEEN KAMALA, the first female President of the United States!

[Sir Mohamed]

News on Biden.

Via Joe

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[Sir Mohamed]

https://twitter.com/playbookplus/status/1101076788137132032

LOL, the dude won't go anywhere.

[Sir Mohamed]

https://twitter.com/AnnieLinskey/status/1103117534969114627

lmao.

lol has anyone checked in on Al Gore yet? I mean, he's only 70.

Yeah, and what about Carter? He's only 94 and still eligible for a second term.

I'd love Al Gore to be prez. He's really the only one I'd probably support over Harris.