Eric Holder joins the anti-Trump resistance and mulls a presidential campaign of his own

[brooklynite]

Source: Yahoo News

LOS ANGELES — More than two years after leaving the Obama administration, former Attorney General Eric Holder is reentering the political fray.

His goal: to lead the legal resistance to Donald Trump’s agenda — and perhaps even run against the president in 2020.

Seized by a sense of urgency to oppose Trump and restore what he regards as America’s best self, Holder is mulling a White House bid of his own, according to three sources who have spoken to him and are familiar with his thinking.

“Up to now, I have been more behind-the-scenes,” Holder told Yahoo News in an exclusive interview about his plans. “But that’s about to change. I have a certain status as the former attorney general. A certain familiarity as the first African-American attorney general. There’s a justified perception that I’m close to President Obama. So I want to use whatever skills I have, whatever notoriety I have, to be effective in opposing things that are, at the end of the day, just bad for the country.

“Now is the time to be more visible,” Holder added. “Now is the time to be heard.”

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/eric-holder-joins-anti-trump-resistance-mulls-presidential-campaign-110025091.html

[Me.]

1. Like Holder

Don't think he can get elected

[zipplewrath]

2. Not a big fan

I don't think he has the campaign experience to run.

[NCjack]

3. Where was Eric Holder when the banksters were robbing us,

putting our neighbors and relatives into foreclosure? Oh! I remember now. He was the Attorney General at the end of that period, perfectly poised to mop them up. But he did nothing. If he does campaign, I look forward to hearing why he did not prosecute any banksters. And, no he can't take credit for the few prosecutions made against banksters not on Wall Street. Regarding his offer to be the DEM legal lead against Trump's crimes, I wish he would defer someone else with a vigorous attack record. Please, Eric, stand aside.

[brooklynite]

4. So, just to be clear, you didn't vote for Barack Obama in 2012?

Since he established the underlying policies that Holder implemented?

[NCjack]

5. I voted for Obama, and am happy about most of what he did. But not

happy about his coddling the banksters and CEOs -- the lack of effort guided by Holder.

[LiberalLovinLug]

7. Or Obama's "we must look forward" in regards to war crimes of Bushco.

They were holding hands tightly on that issue.

Meanwhile harassing and incarcerating whistleblowers skyrocketed.
as well as federal backed raids of medical marijuana dispensaries.

[BadgerMom]

8. That, for sure, plus Arne "Never Worked in a Public School" Duncan

[CanonRay]

6. I was very unhappy with Eric Holder's term as AG

with the possible exception of his stance on drug sentencing and immigration. He failed us with the banks.

[LisaM]

16. He did a lot of work on election reform.

He worked hard against voter suppression (and behind the scenes), albeit without much headway, and did this after he was out of office.

He did work on behalf of the Obama administration, though - I don't think he could go after the banks on his own. I think they are both rather cautious men.

[SpankMe]

9. Holder for prez? Sounds good to me.

California U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as V.P.? Wouldn't that make the right wing white-is-right brigade's heads explode!?!?

I say - go for it.

[NurseJackie]

10. Meh ... he doesn't thrill me.

[Dopers_Greed]

11. Dear god no

The "establishment" Dems seems to really want 8+ years of Trump and/or Pence.

[YOHABLO]

12. He has no charisma .. a weak candidate. Too close to wall street.

[stuffmatters]

13. Can't imagine a less likeable, more baggage laden candidate.

[geek tragedy]

15. I imagine people could think of at least one nt

[geek tragedy]

14. I'm actually a big fan of Holder, but no no no no to a presidential run from him. no. nt

[rogue emissary]

17. Funny the article never quotes Holder about a potential presidential run.

The author just assumes he's interested in a presidential run because he wants to be more visible. The only part of the article that references Holders future plan is his idea to organize the legal resistance to Trump policies.

This article is a prime example of what's wrong with Liberals. We are focusing way too much and way too early on 2020. We haven't even won the 2017 Governor's races in VA and NJ.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

18. I'm sure that will get a lot of right wing heads exploding

Don't know if he'd be my choice in the primary season however.

[SkyDaddy7]

19. Probably all that is meant for...

& I love it! Anything that gets the Right upset I'm more than likely for!

[riversedge]

20. We need his talent. I welcome all Dems who jump into the race.