I don't actually believe any of these candidates will beat Trump, so for the first time ever I might just vote for whomever I like the most instead of making some calculation between likability and electability.

Still more impressive than a Kirsten Gillibrand campaign appearance. I don't know. Nothing better than "What is Kirsten going to flip flop on today in hopes that it will boost her poll numbers?"

As was to be expected, DSA has endorsed Bernie Sanders for president, by a vote of the National Political Committee. No official statement as of yet, as the conference call/"emergency meeting" is still probably going on or just ended, but whoever controls the Twitter account seemed more than eager to rush out the announcement ASAP. Once an official statement comes out I'll add it to the endorsement.

https://twitter.com/coloradopols/status/1108762293049933824

There is talk that Biden will a) declare that he would only serve one term and/or b) (as the graphic suggests) name a youthful running mate now. Either would be a gimmick and a sign of weakness. If he is too old to just run for president without constraints, he shouldn't run.

There is talk that Biden will a) declare that he would only serve one term and/or b) (as the graphic suggests) name a youthful running mate now. Either would be a gimmick and a sign of weakness. If he is too old to just run for president without constraints, he shouldn't run. I feel like the ageism surrounding Biden is much, much higher than around Sanders. I would guess that it is because potential supporters of Biden are much more practical than Sanders supporters. But, unless there is some health problem, I don't see why he should employ such a gimmick. He is just as healthy as Bernie and Trump.

Don't forget Warren.

I'll probably vote for Harris just because if Trump gets beaten, I want to see it done by a woman and/or a person of color. Plus she seems competent. I don't have illusions any of these people are up to the task, though. My best guess is that the 2020 Democrat takes Michigan + the Hillary states. Maybe NE District 2 as well.

It's very possible the key to the nomination will be what it was last time ie., the Southern Black primary voters. I would assume this is where Biden's interest in this ploy would lie.

Every top-tier candidate in the race has seen increases in support. Why is the media just assuming Biden is going to flop the second he gets in the race? Him and his team has been preparing for this for a while.

Also @RP: Is there something that can be done with the adjusted poll avg that doesn't drop candidates into negatives and put them behind non-serious candidates?

Also @RP: Is there something that can be done with the adjusted poll avg that doesn't drop candidates into negatives and put them behind non-serious candidates? That's the pollster bias adjustments. I suppose it doesn't really apply to partisan primaries, maybe I can not use it then.

I think Schiff and Landrieu can be removed https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/428696-mitch-landrieu-on-2020-campaign-i-dont-think-im-going-to-do-it - https://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Adam-Schiff-California-Congressman-New-Hampshire-Politics-Eggs-505301652.html

Incredible that Yang's polling average is higher than Gillibrand's

Incredible that Yang's polling average is higher than Gillibrand's It isn't really. Adjusted poll averages can make things appear different than they are. Look at the polls and you will see that Gillibrand has performed better.

Also @RP: Is there something that can be done with the adjusted poll avg that doesn't drop candidates into negatives and put them behind non-serious candidates? That's the pollster bias adjustments. I suppose it doesn't really apply to partisan primaries, maybe I can not use it then. Okay, I made it not use bias adjustments where there is a party set for the Race. It won't auto-recalc old Races, but clicking on the "Adj Poll Avg" link will recalc for a Race.

My ranking at the moment is 1. Bernie Sanders 2. Tulsi Gabbard 3. Pete Buttigieg 4. Marianne Williamson 5. Elizabeth Warren 6. Andrew Yang I have electability concerns when it comes to the last 3. Williamson and Yang for obvious reasons (lack of experience) and Warren because of lack of charisma/personality. I love her, but I don't think she'd be able to beat Trump.

I've donated to all of them except Warren and Buttigieg

Nooooo not Pete :( 1. Andrew Yang 2. Marianne Williamson 3. Mike Gravel 4. Bernie Sanders 5. Tulsi Gabbard 6. Elizabeth Warren

As the only remaining young Leftist on this site, heres my DEFINITIVE 2020 Rankings: 1. Bernie Sanders 2. Tulsi Gabbard 3. Mike Gravel 4. Elizabeth Warren 5. Andrew Yang 6. Marriane Williamson 7. Jay Inslee

James Comey announced today that he's running for President in 2020. It is, of course, April 1.

Sanders raised $18.2 million in the first quarter. - https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/436884-sanders-campaign-says-it-raised-182-million-in-first-quarter-of-2019

Andrew Yang raised $1.7 million. - https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/02/andrew-yang-raises-17-million-1250642

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will answer questions at an April 9 town hall moderated by CNN's Erin Burnett. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will join CNN for a town hall on April 10. CNN's Wolf Blitzer will moderate. Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro will appear at a town hall on April 11, which CNN's Don Lemon will moderate. Also Marianne Williams at 7pm April 14 and Andrew Yang at 8pm April 14th https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/02/politics/cnn-town-halls-2020-democratic-candidates-washington-dc/index.html

Eric Swalwell to announce something in 2 weeks