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

[Joey1996]

I got information from someone (claims to be close to Ohio Democratic Party and DNC) that Sherrod Brown would have guaranteed VP slot to somebody who will win D's primary.

- That case about losing a Senate seat when choosing Sherrod for VP in 2020 (because Ohio governor is a Republican) was of course being considered, but according to the informations I got the stakes in 2020 are higher than losing a Senate seat, because it goes about presidency, and such decision was taken concerning that problem

This is absurd logic, the 2020 Senate map favors the GOP as is, why run the risk of losing both the White House and remaining the minority party in the Senate?

[gottsu]

I got information from someone (claims to be close to Ohio Democratic Party and DNC) that Sherrod Brown would have guaranteed VP slot to somebody who will win D's primary.

- That case about losing a Senate seat when choosing Sherrod for VP in 2020 (because Ohio governor is a Republican) was of course being considered, but according to the informations I got the stakes in 2020 are higher than losing a Senate seat, because it goes about presidency, and such decision was taken concerning that problem

This is absurd logic, the 2020 Senate map favors the GOP as is, why run the risk of losing both the White House and remaining the minority party in the Senate?

I was also told that such decision was made because long-term planning in American politics is not so common, because no one knows what will happen in, say, 5 or 10 years or even earlier, some economic crisis or ex. drought in agriculture. That decision was allegedly taken in Brown's Senate staff and DNC.

[Mr. Morden]

Kasich joins CNN as a political commentator:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/15/media/john-kasich-cnn-contributor/index.html

[Comrade Funk]

Could be BS

https://twitter.com/maxgmarshall/status/1085277849416806400

[henster]

Could be BS

https://twitter.com/maxgmarshall/status/1085277849416806400

More likely a student leaving their project behind.

[JG]

Could be BS

https://twitter.com/maxgmarshall/status/1085277849416806400

https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/1085288665511809025

[MycroftCZ]

I know it's a fake, but if that was her actual campaign logo, I wouldn't hate it. It plays up her rural appeal and it's an interesting shape that would help her stand out amongst some other, more boring campaigns(Julian). 

[Sestak]

This used to be "sherrodforohio". Now just "sherrod".

[Spiffy]

I know it's a fake, but if that was her actual campaign logo, I wouldn't hate it. It plays up her rural appeal and it's an interesting shape that would help her stand out amongst some other, more boring campaigns(Julian). 

I really like it tbh. It’s different and non generic. Might be better for a candidate from Colorado though?

[MycroftCZ]

I know it's a fake, but if that was her actual campaign logo, I wouldn't hate it. It plays up her rural appeal and it's an interesting shape that would help her stand out amongst some other, more boring campaigns(Julian). 

I really like it tbh. It’s different and non generic. Might be better for a candidate from Colorado though?

True! Hickenlooper should be taking notes.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

As Nate pointed out: Minnesota is the 5th flattest state. Doesn't matter since she's not running for the senate seat this time around.

[Skye]

Could be BS

https://twitter.com/maxgmarshall/status/1085277849416806400

I feel bad for the guy who designed this cause people are crapping all over it.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1085319082600263681

Oooh!

[MycroftCZ]

https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1085319082600263681

Oooh!

Exploratory Committee?

[NYSforKennedy2024]

Kirsten Gillibrand is in.

kirstengillibrand.com

[Progressive Pessimist]

https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1085319082600263681

Oooh!

Exploratory Committee?

Had Cordray won last year, I would be ecstatic about this. It sucks to say this, but Sherrod Brown would serve his country and state better by staying in the Senate.  He probably wouldn't be able to win the primary anyway, granted, so maybe he's just running for the hell of it, but still, I don't think it's worth the risk.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Her announcement video is fantastic-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=13P1KqMfxiI

[Joey1996]

I know it's a fake, but if that was her actual campaign logo, I wouldn't hate it. It plays up her rural appeal and it's an interesting shape that would help her stand out amongst some other, more boring campaigns(Julian). 

I really like it tbh. It’s different and non generic. Might be better for a candidate from Colorado though?

Or Montana

[Progressive Pessimist]

Her announcement video is fantastic-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=13P1KqMfxiI

It actually is. But unfortunately, it focuses on things that too few care about anymore-accomplishments and policy.

[ilikeverin]

Could be BS

https://twitter.com/maxgmarshall/status/1085277849416806400

https://twitter.com/burgessev/status/1085288665511809025

As a Minnesotan, the spokesman's reaction was exactly mine before I scrolled down.  Amazing!   Yeah, definitely can't be real.

[NYSforKennedy2024]

Her announcement video is fantastic-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=13P1KqMfxiI

Can't tell if sarcasm or not, but I think it is.

I'm excited for her campaign.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

Her announcement video is fantastic-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=13P1KqMfxiI

How many of that video's 209 views have come from this forum?

[Mr. Morden]

Brown will go on a tour of all four early primary states:

https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2019/01/sherrod-brown-is-going-on-tour-to-the-first-four-early-presidential-states.html

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[Roll Roons]

https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1085319082600263681

Oooh!

Exploratory Committee?

Had Cordray won last year, I would be ecstatic about this. It sucks to say this, but Sherrod Brown would serve his country and state better by staying in the Senate.  He probably wouldn't be able to win the primary anyway, granted, so maybe he's just running for the hell of it, but still, I don't think it's worth the risk.

Even if Cordray had won I think a Republican would have still won Brown's seat in the special election.

[Karpatsky]

Wow, Sherrod's being a bit of a tease on MSNBC. I don't know who he thinks he's fooling announcing a tour to the first four primary states but continuing to say he's 'still thinking about' running.