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In reply to the discussion: Did Bernie, Biden and Beto wait too long to get in? [View all]Garrett78
(10,721 posts)47. April or May would be too late for just about anyone not named Biden or Clinton.
Don't underestimate how important it will be to raise an enormous amount of money and a campaign infrastructure in order to make it through Super Tuesday. Those looking to back a winner will take first quarter donations into account when choosing who to endorse.
Booker, Brown, Inslee and virtually every prospective candidate will announce long before April.
The first debates will take place in June. Candidates aren't likely to wait until the month prior to join the race.
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no it's very early. I actually think Biden and Beto are seeing how they could do against
JI7
Jan 2019
#5
I don't think so. I think that Warren has already faded from the news
question everything
Jan 2019
#9
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
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
The need to raise huge sums of money early on is much greater than it was in 2008.
Garrett78
Jan 2019
#35
California moved up to join Texas on Super Tuesday. And there will be more candidates than usual.
Garrett78
Jan 2019
#40
April or May would be too late for just about anyone not named Biden or Clinton.
Garrett78
Jan 2019
#47