The “Who is running in 2020?” tea leaves thread, Part 2

[Mr. Morden]

Here's a list of New Hampshire events from 2017 and 2018 by 2020 Dem. candidates (or prospective candidates):

https://www.necn.com/multimedia/2020-Presidential-Primaries-Which-Candidates-Visited-New-Hampshire-490729011.html

After Delaney, who's already in the race, the next highest number of New Hampshire events so far is a tie between Merkley and O'Malley.

Upcoming events:

Moulton will be in NH tomorrow, and Joe Kennedy's headed back next month.  Jason Kander, despite being presumed out of the presidential race now that he's running for KC mayor, is also headed back to New Hampshire next month.

[RogueBeaver]

Speaking of Moulton, he's also considering a primary to Markey.

[Mr. Morden]

Sasse says that he "regularly" considers leaving the Republican Party:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senator-ben-sasse-says-he-regularly-considers-leaving-the-republican-party/

[BundouYMB]

Speaking of Moulton, he's also considering a primary to Markey.

If Seth Moulton tries to primary Markey then he's delusional to the point I'm genuinely concerned about his mental health.

[NewYorkExpress]

Speaking of Moulton, he's also considering a primary to Markey.

If Seth Moulton tries to primary Markey then he's delusional to the point I'm genuinely concerned about his mental health.

I think that seat will be an open seat. I don't see Markey running for reelection.

[RogueBeaver]

https://twitter.com/edokeefe/status/1038512588030660608

[henster]

Or Moulton could just wait another 2 years and run for an open Governor's seat.

[Blair]

Speaking of Moulton, he's also considering a primary to Markey.

If Seth Moulton tries to primary Markey then he's delusional to the point I'm genuinely concerned about his mental health.

I think that seat will be an open seat. I don't see Markey running for reelection.

I assume the fine Massachusetts tradition is let the highest ranking Kennedy run (or spend a couple of weeks 'considering his options')

Really though I assume Joe Kennedy III would stomp Moulton in a primary.

[tosk]

Speaking of Moulton, he's also considering a primary to Markey.

If Seth Moulton tries to primary Markey then he's delusional to the point I'm genuinely concerned about his mental health.

I think that seat will be an open seat. I don't see Markey running for reelection.

why's that?

[henster]

Markey seems like a lifer and he's only in his early 70s.

[NewYorkExpress]

Speaking of Moulton, he's also considering a primary to Markey.

If Seth Moulton tries to primary Markey then he's delusional to the point I'm genuinely concerned about his mental health.

I think that seat will be an open seat. I don't see Markey running for reelection.

why's that?

I don't think Markey's a lifer, and he knows full well Massachusetts has a deep bench.

What I think might happen, is that he runs for the open Governors seat instead, and wins that easily, allowing someone else (Joe Kennedy III, Seth Moulton, Ayanna Pressley, Marty Walsh) winning the Senate seat.

[Mr. Morden]

Sasse says a primary challenge to Trump is unlikely, but he wouldn't rule it out completely:

http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/405758-sasse-says-odds-of-2020-run-are-low

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In the same interview, he said that he thinks about leaving the GOP "every morning when I wake up", and that he's not terribly keen on either party:

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[Mr. Morden]

Booker reportedly sending staff to Iowa:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/09/cory-booker-staff-iowa-2020-white-house-run

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That story also notes that Kamala Harris and Ro Khanna are co-hosting a Washington fundraiser for Iowa SoS candidate Deidre DeJear this week.  Also, “Ro Khanna…has visited Iowa twice in recent months on behalf of Democratic congressional candidates.”

In other news, Avenatti says that if he runs for prez, he’ll base his campaign out of St. Louis:

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/09/avenatti-2020-st-louis-813534

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[NYSforKennedy2024]

Boxing star Oscar De La Hoya is "seriously considering" a run for President.

https://www.boxingscene.com/de-la-hoya-very-serious-about-potential-run-president--131698

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on the Joe Rogan Podcast right now, reaching out to quite an interesting niche:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIb2lmHgd5s

[TarHeelDem]

Landrieu just told Don Lemon he's not running.

[Mr. Morden]

Steyer on his attempt to boost Democratic turnout in New Hampshire:

https://www.concordmonitor.com/Tom-Steyer-trying-to-get-Democrats-to-vote-in-numbers-20053601

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[Mr. Morden]

Landrieu just told Don Lemon he's not running.

If you're talking about the comment at the end of this video:

https://twitter.com/CNNTonight/status/1039365120424435712

that doesn't sound like a denial to me.  Or is there some other part of the interview that has more?

[RogueBeaver]

https://twitter.com/Emma_Dumain/status/1039540509566554112

[RogueBeaver]

https://twitter.com/IsaacDovere/status/1039615378891137024

[Mr. Morden]

Avenatti says he'll decide on a presidential run by March:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=tGy7P12XK2A

[Attorney General & PPT Dwarven Dragon]

In a continuation of their show of resistance against Trump, Gillibrand and Warren just voted against the bipartisan HR 5895 (2019 Appropriations Part I) conference report.

[NewYorkExpress]

Boxing star Oscar De La Hoya is "seriously considering" a run for President.

https://www.boxingscene.com/de-la-hoya-very-serious-about-potential-run-president--131698

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on the Joe Rogan Podcast right now, reaching out to quite an interesting niche:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIb2lmHgd5s

Oscar De La Hoya? Really, Who's next Mike Tyson? Floyd Mayweather?

Oh, and did I mention De La Hoya has duel citizenship with Mexico that he'd have to give up?

[Beet]

Boxing star Oscar De La Hoya is "seriously considering" a run for President.

https://www.boxingscene.com/de-la-hoya-very-serious-about-potential-run-president--131698

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on the Joe Rogan Podcast right now, reaching out to quite an interesting niche:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIb2lmHgd5s

Oscar De La Hoya? Really, Who's next Mike Tyson? Floyd Mayweather?

Oh, and did I mention De La Hoya has duel citizenship with Mexico that he'd have to give up?

I always get Oscar De La Hoya mixed up with Oscar de la Renta:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_de_la_Renta

[NewYorkExpress]

Boxing star Oscar De La Hoya is "seriously considering" a run for President.

https://www.boxingscene.com/de-la-hoya-very-serious-about-potential-run-president--131698

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on the Joe Rogan Podcast right now, reaching out to quite an interesting niche:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIb2lmHgd5s

Oscar De La Hoya? Really, Who's next Mike Tyson? Floyd Mayweather?

Oh, and did I mention De La Hoya has duel citizenship with Mexico that he'd have to give up?

I always get Oscar De La Hoya mixed up with Oscar de la Renta:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_de_la_Renta

Umm, how? One's a really talented boxer, the other's a fashion designer who dressed up Jackie Kennedy.

[Beet]

Boxing star Oscar De La Hoya is "seriously considering" a run for President.

https://www.boxingscene.com/de-la-hoya-very-serious-about-potential-run-president--131698

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on the Joe Rogan Podcast right now, reaching out to quite an interesting niche:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIb2lmHgd5s

Oscar De La Hoya? Really, Who's next Mike Tyson? Floyd Mayweather?

Oh, and did I mention De La Hoya has duel citizenship with Mexico that he'd have to give up?

I always get Oscar De La Hoya mixed up with Oscar de la Renta:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_de_la_Renta

Umm, how? One's a really talented boxer, the other's a fashion designer who dressed up Jackie Kennedy.

If you need that one explained to you, you have problems.