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

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

That's a fascinating and, to me, totally unexpected collection of names and figures. Garcetti? Surprising. John Delaney making a solid effort, too.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Maybe I'm just following this too closely now and not seeing it, or maybe it's still too early, but I'm wondering... where are all the nobodies? Give or take a Deval Patrick, most potential candidates in this thread are currently holding office (or have done so until very recently). Look at previous primaries, there's always nobodies at the bottom of the heap. People who've been out of office for a while, with very little name recognition. They don't do well. They'll withdraw before votes are cast, or after receiving a dozen votes. Mike Gravel, Lincoln Chafee, George Pataki, Jim Gilmore... and so on. Who's going to fill that spot in 2020? You'd think maybe we'd have more people like that seizing their chance and going for it. Again - maybe I'm following it too closely and just not recognizing it. But I'm not seeing it. Where are the 0.1%ers?

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Ah, the potential clown car potentially gets a tiny bit less crowded. Just a tiny bit.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

O'Malley nooooooooooo

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

A lot of people who we thought were clear candidates are now not running (O'Malley, Cuomo, Patrick, Avenatti, but he was obviously under exceptional circumstances). Who else falls into the "has no shot and has been lying low recently" category?

- Eric Holder
- Eric Swalwell
- Tim Ryan, I think because Brown is exploring a run
- Eric Garcetti

Why are three of them called Eric lmao

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Philadelphia-based venture capitalist Richard Vague says he's considering a run for the Democratic nomination for president, and that he's been conducting focus groups across the country to test the waters:

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/01/10/richard-vague-president/

Dude doesn't even have a Wikipedia page

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Been a bit quiet on the Gillibrand front, was starting to think she wasn't getting in...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ap-sources-gillibrand-eyes-troy-ny-for-2020-campaign-base/2019/01/10/959c93cc-150e-11e9-ab79-30cd4f7926f2_story.html?utm_term=.0c7da06e92f9

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[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

She highlights how she has opposed the most Trump nominees like if it was a game & showed that she was progressive. She opposed all these guys with a planned pitch that she was most opposed to Trump.

She was the lone Senator to vote against confirming James Mattis. It was 99-1. And why? Pathetic points scoring.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Independents and Republican challengers have some time left in the tank before they decide/ announce. Democrats though? Best hurry up. Horses are in and the paddock doors are closing.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Garcetti is out per politico. Announcement to come at 8pm local time. Clears way for Harris to be sole CA candidate.

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/29/eric-garcetti-will-not-run-for-president-1136400   

One Eric out, two still in the mix. Swalwell's still VERY likely to run though, in my opinion, and he's a Californian.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Schultz is planning trips to the early primary states for some reason:

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/30/howard-schultz-likely-to-visit-early-primary-states-as-he-considers-2020-run.html

Not sure he realizes that there are no primaries if you’re running as an independent.

Hahaha what on earth is this man doing

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Bit odd that Massem doesn't even have a wikipedia page

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Hickenlooper, Buttigieg, Gillibrand, Klobuchar, O'Rourke? Lots of last names that are not so pleasing to the ear in this primary.

I, for one, can't wait for the inevitable supercut of people butchering Buttigieg's name.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown is considering a longshot bid for President and/or VP.

https://buffalochronicle.com/2019/02/08/yes-byron-brown-should-run-for-president/?fbclid=IwAR0CAujPr29dHwXPoqRw09uXuBT6a3mpBe32vO8z86J6q9uKABM0_EfGbrg

Former Chair of the NYS Democratic Committee, NYS Senator, and Clinton 2016 superdelegate. Also, Mayor of Buffalo, New York.

Would make a great running mate for Wayne Messam.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

We need Holder to run because he has a mustache and none of the candidates so far have facial hair and representation is important.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Biden likely to enter soon:
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/430028-exclusive-biden-almost-certain-to-enter-2020-race?fbclid=IwAR0E_JscikCLX3JomvvX9s4z7gmn9vFod_EtMbNSoeeJhJlLgYdwdQ_JwnI

Contradicting article drops in 3... 2... 1...

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

... Huh. Good for her.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Does the reasoning behind Biden's forever-dither really come from his son's widow dating his other son? Is that what 'family considerations' is code for? Are there awkward and embarrassing details about that love triangle that would come out in the scrutiny of a campaign?

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

Biden's implosion is going to be biblical. He'll lead every poll after he announces. The honeymoon period will be real. But what comes after -- the POP. The collapse.

I can't wait to see him drop out.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

I have a feeling Swalwell is waiting for something to do with the Russia investigation -whether it's the Mueller report or something else - before he announces. He's all-but-certain to, made all the preparations, but he's yet to pull the trigger. Every time he's on the news, and boy does he love the cameras, it stems from his spots on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees. Maybe he's waiting for it to ramp up some more. Maybe he wants to be the 'investigate (and impeach) Trump' guy. Maybe he sees that as his lane.

[Former Crackhead Mike Lindell]

I have zero doubt that, should she run, Abrams would smash the 1% polling threshold easily. Don't think she'll run though.