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Garrett78

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29. All 3 of them are capable of raising huge sums of money very quickly.

Sun Jan 27, 2019, 11:24 PM

Jan 2019

So, I don't think it's too late for any of them. Sanders has no chance regardless. I hope Biden has enough sense to realize he shouldn't run. I wouldn't blame Beto for running. He's the right age and capitalizing on his popularity would be tempting for anyone. If nothing else, he'll further boost his public profile, further excite the electorate and put himself on Kamala's short list for VP.

The lesser-known candidates are going to have a really tough time raising enough money to compete on Super Tuesday. Even fairly well-known candidates such as Booker and Brown had better announce soon if they plan on running.

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Did Bernie, Biden and Beto wait too long to get in? [View all] EffieBlack Jan 2019 OP

It's January 2019. bearsfootball516 Jan 2019 #1

It wasn't too many decades ago SCantiGOP Jan 2019 #27

JFK announced in January 1960. RFK announced in March 1968 EffieBlack Jan 2019 #38

Both of them ran when there were very few primaries. former9thward Jan 2019 #50

I agree with Effie jodymarie aimee Jan 2019 #54

Primaries one year from now. former9thward Jan 2019 #51

Or did the announced candidates Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #2

Nope, I think it's over... Kamala wins by a landslide! /sarcasm InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #42

Yeah, You are probably right Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #46

Meh, I'm not convinced any of them could win the nomination... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #3

Any of whom? EffieBlack Jan 2019 #4

Bernie, Biden or Beto... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #6

Got it. Thanks for clarifying EffieBlack Jan 2019 #7

You don't know that for sure. lark Jan 2019 #56

You're right, it's my opinion... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #59

no it's very early. I actually think Biden and Beto are seeing how they could do against JI7 Jan 2019 #5

Joe really likes Senator Harris. Blue_true Jan 2019 #22

I'm not necessarily supporting Kamala Harris for the nomination. BlueStater Jan 2019 #8

I don't think so. I think that Warren has already faded from the news question everything Jan 2019 #9

I don't think it's going to happen Cha Jan 2019 #13

I agree. Her kick off today was stellar. I think her kick off will give Joe the peace to let it go LuvLoogie Jan 2019 #15

We're gonna see.. Cha Jan 2019 #21

You can take those last two sentences to the bank (Wall Street Big Bank). betsuni Jan 2019 #36

the difference being though, that Harris hit the ground with a huge windfall of cash from donors, JCanete Jan 2019 #14

Yes, but she is now a target and we've already seen a list of her past actions question everything Jan 2019 #19

My guess is Warren draws off Bernie votes. Blue_true Jan 2019 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Kajun Gal Jan 2019 #10

With 2 yrs left not to late for anyone FloridaBlues Jan 2019 #11

No, foolish question. elleng Jan 2019 #12

Biden still has a window maybe qazplm135 Jan 2019 #16

I suspect that Beto isn't going to run. Heart doesn't seem to be in it. EffieBlack Jan 2019 #17

My sense also. nt Blue_true Jan 2019 #26

No. CentralMass Jan 2019 #18

I don't think EW or Gillibrand have made their splash. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #20

No. They just aren't as fucking RAD as Kamala ProudLib72 Jan 2019 #23

Not even close madville Jan 2019 #24

I think getting in early was an excellent move. betsuni Jan 2019 #28

All 3 of them are capable of raising huge sums of money very quickly. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #29

I don't know, but Nina Turner reputedly blew a gasket in CNN today RandySF Jan 2019 #30

No Takket Jan 2019 #31

Obama announced Feb 10, 2007 Jarqui Jan 2019 #32

The need to raise huge sums of money early on is much greater than it was in 2008. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #35

Obama and Sanders showed what grassroots fundraising can do Jarqui Jan 2019 #37

California moved up to join Texas on Super Tuesday. And there will be more candidates than usual. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #40

As states move away from caucuses, that too puts more emphasis on money Jarqui Jan 2019 #41

No hand-wringing here. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #43

I'm with you on your preferences Jarqui Jan 2019 #44

Yes. And Beto has already destroyed his momentum & chances ecstatic Jan 2019 #33

Several months from now is still not too late Awsi Dooger Jan 2019 #34

Several months from now *might* not be too late for Biden or Clinton. But... Garrett78 Jan 2019 #39

April or May might be too late but not January. comradebillyboy Jan 2019 #45

April or May would be too late for just about anyone not named Biden or Clinton. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #47

It's not only about the calendar EffieBlack Jan 2019 #48

That's especially important for those not named Biden or Clinton. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #49

Are they too late or is it something else? Bradshaw3 Jan 2019 #52

No. No one really cares right now Renew Deal Jan 2019 #53

Debates start in June. Garrett78 Jan 2019 #55

Seems like Beto is wavering mcar Jan 2019 #57

My guess is mid-April is the cut-off date for getting early support. LanternWaste Jan 2019 #58