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At least a dozen potential candidates are bolstering their teams by adding aides with campaign experience.
By GABRIEL DEBENEDETTI 03/18/2018 06:51 AM EDT
The hiring stage of the 2020 shadow primary is underway.
At least a dozen possible Democratic presidential candidates have begun bolstering their teams by adding aides with campaign experience to their Senate staffs, personal offices or 2018 reelection payrolls.
The hires are never explicitly advertised or designed to be about 2020. But the behind-the-scenes shuffle is a long-overdue stage in the traditional precampaign scramble. Potential candidates who have run before like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden largely have their core teams in place.
Yet in many other cases, chiefs of staff and senior strategists are now actively looking for new talent after receiving clear instructions from their bosses: I dont know whether Im going to run for president, but do everything you need to do to get me in position, just in case.
Recent moves have come in a variety of forms. Some consultants are working more than ever with potential candidates who are first up for reelection in 2018. Barack Obamas former top digital strategist, Joe Rospars, for example, has been helping Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warrens team.
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https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/18/2020-democrats-candidates-shadow-primary-467784
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)How many times have I read here on DU that Elizabeth Warren has said she's not running?
"Barack Obamas former top digital strategist, Joe Rospars, for example,
has been helping Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warrens team."
Blue_Adept
(6,393 posts)DonViejo
(60,536 posts)Warren: 'I'm not running for president'
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/10142010412
Elizabeth Warren: 'I am Not Running For President in 2020'
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210341679
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Not betting the farm on it.
Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)A politician leaves the door open with anything short of a full Sherman -- and sometimes even then.
DonViejo
(60,536 posts)crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)ananda
(28,838 posts)... I would have to hold my nose to vote for her.
But I would because I guess any Reep would be worse.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)By way of traditional campaigning. Huge advantage in a 10 person field.