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

[Former Kentuckian]

Amy Klobuchar has been receiving a lot of attention since Kavanaugh's hearing:

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-heffernan-heroes-kavanaugh-hearings-20181006-story.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/politics/2018/09/29/amy-klobuchars-big-brett-kavanaugh-moment-earned-rave-reviews-is-it-what-democrats-demand/?noredirect=on

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna915181

https://people.com/politics/sen-amy-klobuchar-loved-rachel-dratch-snl-impression-brett-kavanaugh-cold-open/amp/

http://www.thesunchronicle.com/opinion/columns/betsy-shea-taylor-keep-an-eye-out-for-amy-klobuchar/article_5e3f2fb9-8e45-5c50-8f28-5967c6d3875b.html

[Former Kentuckian]

When do yall think Warren will announce?

She's moving fast, so I imagine she'll be one of the first major announcements after the midterms. She's released her tax returns, dispatched staffers to early states, is involved in elections in early states, said that Trump has made her take a hard look at running, is running digital ads outside of Massachusetts, and has now released a DNA test. She's definitely running.

[Former Kentuckian]

Amy Klobuchar is receiving a lot of attention after last night:

"Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a low-key pragmatist who easily won reelection last night, seemed destined to be on a vice presidential shortlist. But if pragmatic Midwestern women were good for Democrats in 2018, then they might be even better as the ticket-topper in 2020. Klobuchar deserves a fresh look as a presidential candidate. Other Midwestern senators who won reelection last night—Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan, and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin—would warrant consideration, too, but unlike Klobuchar, none has made moves to suggest a presidential run."

Source: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/11/07/elections-democrats-2018-2020-222258

https://amp.businessinsider.com/amy-klobuchar-2020-democrat-president-elected-minnesota-reactions-2018-11

https://wccoradio.radio.com/articles/minnesota-senator-amy-klobuchar-running-president

[Former Kentuckian]

Amy Klobuchar is receiving a lot of attention after last night:

"Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a low-key pragmatist who easily won reelection last night, seemed destined to be on a vice presidential shortlist. But if pragmatic Midwestern women were good for Democrats in 2018, then they might be even better as the ticket-topper in 2020. Klobuchar deserves a fresh look as a presidential candidate. Other Midwestern senators who won reelection last night—Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan, and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin—would warrant consideration, too, but unlike Klobuchar, none has made moves to suggest a presidential run."

Source: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/11/07/elections-democrats-2018-2020-222258

https://amp.businessinsider.com/amy-klobuchar-2020-democrat-president-elected-minnesota-reactions-2018-11

https://wccoradio.radio.com/articles/minnesota-senator-amy-klobuchar-running-president

BuzzFeed on Klobuchar and Sherrod Brown: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mollyhensleyclancy/amy-klobuchar-sherrod-brown-2020-president-midterm-elections

[Former Kentuckian]

From MinnPost on Amy Klobuchar:

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Source: https://www.minnpost.com/national/2018/11/amy-klobuchar-is-the-only-one-not-talking-about-amy-klobuchar-running-for-president-in-2020/

She's also been garnering some national attention for going toe-to-toe with Facebook over possible campaign finance violations: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/11/15/18096868/facebook-report-klobuchar-senate-congress-definers-campaign-finance

[Former Kentuckian]

https://www.facebook.com/events/280740519219278/

Ojeda is launching his campaign Monday night in Louisville, KY.

Seems like a strange place to launch it.

Basically he's putting together his base, and his top target is Appalachia.

Louisville isn't Appalachia or anywhere near it. Even Lexington or Cincinnati are closer.

[Former Kentuckian]

Has anyone else started getting Sherrod Brown ads on places like Facebook? Warren and Harris started paying for online ads outside of their states a while back, but I got a Sherrod Brown ad today.

[Former Kentuckian]

New story about Klobuchar:

http://www.startribune.com/fresh-from-big-minnesota-win-amy-klobuchar-swept-up-in-presidential-speculation/501184021/

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She has apparently talked to Walter Mondale about it though, and he urged her to run:

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She's said she's thinking about it on ABC's This Week today (which is no surprise to those of us who have followed her for years):

"Right now, I am just still thinking about this, talking to people. I'm sorry to say I have no announcement for you on your show," she told ABC's George Stephanopoulos during an appearance on ABC's "This Week."

"People are talking to me about this, I think in part because I've worked really hard to go not just where it's comfortable, but where it's uncomfortable and did well in a number of those places where Donald Trump won," she said

"I'm also someone, for those that are exhausted with politics, that likes to get stuff done," she added.

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/418115-klobuchar-says-she-is-still-considering-2020-run?amp

[Former Kentuckian]

New story about the early state jockeying here:

https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/article221978055.html

E.g.:

And after an Iowa appearance, Booker’s team found photos from the event that attendees had posted on Facebook. Booker signed and mailed back at least 150 of those pictures, as well as personal thank you notes, to Iowa activists.

“That is just genius staff work,” said the longtime Iowa operative, who is unaligned and praised Booker, Harris, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and Delaney. “To have the entrepreneurial approach to say, how can we get these photos, to be aware enough that people posting photos with the senator are more than likely caucus-goers anyway. I thought it was unique and showed an extra level of effort, a personal touch, which is what caucuses are all about.”

I'm not a Booker fan but, from a campaign perspective, that's pretty dang brilliant.

[Former Kentuckian]

Jesse Ventura tells TMZ that he's thinking about running for the Green Party nomination for president in 2020:

http://www.tmz.com/2018/11/28/jesse-ventura-running-president-trump-wrestlemania/

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[Former Kentuckian]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan when asked about running against Trump:

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Source: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/30/trump-midterms-republican-party-governors-rga-1034609