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Democratic Presidential Candidates - Tote Board
TechMan:
Since there are so many D candidates running, let's put up a tote board to keep track of them.
Currently Running:
Joe Biden (D), a former vice president of the United States, announced that he was running for president on April 25, 2019.
Dropped Out:
John Hickenlooper (D), Former governor of Colorado; former mayor of Denver, Announced in August that he was ending his presidential campaign after months of failing to gain significant traction. He will instead run for the Republican-held Senate seat in Colorado that is up for election in 2020.
Jay Inslee (D), Governor of Washington State; former congressman, Dropped out of the 2020 race on August 21, 2019, after struggling to earn a place in the September debates.
Seth Moulton, (D), Congressman from Massachusetts; Iraq War veteran, Withdrew from the presidential race in August and said he would run for re-election to the House. He said he would also relaunch his political action committee, Serve America, to promote issues related to veterans and the military.
Richard Ojeda (D), Former West Virginia state senator; military veteran, Suspended his short-lived campaign in late January, acknowledging that his campaign did “not have the ability to compete.” At that time, only a handful of candidates had officially entered the race.
Eric Swalwell (D), Announced in July that he was ending his bid for the Democratic nomination for president and will seek a fifth term in the House, where he represents Northern California’s East Bay.
Kirsten Gillibrand (D), a U.S. senator from New York, announced that she was forming an exploratory committee on January 15, 2019. She officially announced she was running on March 17, 2019. After failing to make the third debate, Gillibrand withdrew from the race on August 28, 2019.
Bill de Blasio (D), the mayor of New York City, announced that he was running for president on May 16, 2019. De Blasio, who did not appear in the third debate earlier this month, said he could not see a path forward for his campaign because he could not meet the polling and donation thresholds to make the debate stage. De Blasio withdrew from the race on September 20, 2019.
Tim Ryan (D), a U.S. representative from Ohio, announced he was running for president on April 4, 2019. Ryan withdrew from the race on October 24, 2019.
Beto O'Rourke (D), former U.S. representative from Texas, formally announced he was running for president on March 14, 2019. "Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully," O'Rourke wrote, announcing his decision on Medium. O'Rourke withdrew from the race on November 1, 2019.
Wayne Messam (D), the mayor of Miramar, Florida, announced he was forming an exploratory committee on March 13, 2019 and announced his candidacy on March 29, 2019. Messam withdrew from the race on November 20, 2019.
Joe Sestak (D), a former U.S. representative from Pennsylvania and three-star U.S. Navy admiral, announced that he was running for president on June 23, 2019. Sestak withdrew from the race on December 1, 2019.
Steve Bullock (D), the governor of Montana, announced that he was running for president on May 14, 2019. "Today, I announced that I’m suspending my campaign for President. While there were many obstacles we could not have anticipated when entering into this race, it has become clear that in this moment, I won’t be able to break through to the top tier of this still-crowded field of candidates." Bullock withdrew from the race on December 2. 2019.
Kamala Harris (D), a U.S. senator from California, announced that she was running for president on January 21, 2019. “My campaign for president simply doesn’t have the financial resources we need to continue,” Harris' statement said. Harris withdrew from the race on December 3, 2019.
Julián Castro (D), a former U.S. secretary of housing and urban development and San Antonio mayor, formally announced his candidacy on January 12, 2019. “I’ve determined that it simply isn’t our time,” Mr. Castro said in a nearly four-minute video message released by his campaign. "Today it’s with a heavy heart, and profound gratitude, that I will suspend my campaign for president.” Castro withdrew from the race on January 2, 2020
Marianne Williamson (D), an author and lecturer, announced she was running for president on January 28, 2019. "I stayed in the race to take advantage of every possible opportunity to share our message. With caucuses and primaries now about to begin, however, we will not be able to garner enough votes in the election to elevate our conversation any more than it is now. The primaries might be tightly contested among the top contenders, and I don’t want to get in the way of a progressive candidate winning any of them." Williamson withdrew from the race on January 10, 2020.
Cory Booker (D), a U.S. senator from New Jersey, announced that he was running for president on February 1, 2019. "And maybe I’m stubborn, but I’ll never abandon my faith in what we can accomplish when we join together," he continued. "I will carry this fight forward — I just won’t be doing it as a candidate for president this year. Friend, it’s with a full heart that I share this news — I’ve made the decision to suspend my campaign for president." Booker withdrew from the race on January 13, 2020.
John Delaney (D), a former U.S. representative from Maryland, filed to run for president on August 10, 2017. "It has been a privilege to campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, but it is clear that God has a different purpose for me at this moment in time." Delaney withdrew from the race on January 31, 2020.
Andrew Yang (D), an entrepreneur and author from New York, filed to run for president on November 6, 2018. “I am a numbers guy,” Yang said in an interview before addressing supporters at Manchester’s Puritan Backroom. “In most of these [upcoming] states, I’m not going to be at a threshold where I get delegates, which makes sticking around not necessarily helpful or productive in terms of furthering the goals of this campaign.” Yang withdrew from the race on February 11, 2020.
Michael Bennet (D), a U.S. senator from Colorado, announced that he was running for president on May 2, 2019. "I think it's fitting for us to end the campaign tonight," Bennet told a crowd in Concord. Bennet withdrew from the race on February 11, 2020.
Deval Patrick (D), Former Governor of Massachusetts, announce that he was running for president November 14, 2019. "[T]he vote in New Hampshire last night was not enough for us to create the practical wind at the campaign's back to go on to the next round of voting. So I have decided to suspend the campaign, effective immediately,". Patrick withdrew from the race on February 12, 2020.
Tom Steyer (D), founder of Farallon Capital Management, announced that he was running for president on July 9, 2019. "I said if I didn't see a path to winning, that I'd suspend my campaign," Steyer told supporters on Saturday. "And honestly, I can't see a path where I can win the presidency." Steyer withdrew from the race on February 29, 2020.
Pete Buttigieg (D), the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, announced that he was running for president on January 23, 2019. “After a year of going everywhere, meeting everyone, defying every expectation, seeking every vote, the truth is that the path has narrowed to a close for our candidacy, if not for our cause,” Buttigieg said. Buttigieg withdrew from the race on March 1, 2020.
Amy Klobuchar (D), a U.S. senator from Minnesota, formally announced she was running for president on February 10, 2019. “The Klobuchar campaign confirms the senator is flying to Dallas to join Vice President Biden at his rally tonight where she will suspend her campaign and endorse the vice president,” said Carlie Waibel, the Klobuchar campaign press secretary. Klobuchar withdrew from the race on March 2, 2020.
Michael Bloomberg (D), ex-NYC mayor, announced he was running for president on November 24, 2019. "I’m a believer in using data to inform decisions. After yesterday’s results, the delegate math has become virtually impossible – and a viable path to the nomination no longer exists. But I remain clear-eyed about my overriding objective: victory in November," Bloomberg said. Bloomberg had a single victory in the Super Tuesday (3/3/2020) voting from the American Samoa caucuses. Bloomberg endorsed Biden before leaving the race. Bloomberg withdrew from the race on March 4, 2020.
Elizabeth Warren (D), U.S. senator from Massachusetts, announced she had formed an exploratory committee on December 31, 2018. She formally announced she was running for president on February 9, 2019. “We didn’t reach our goal, but what we have done together – what you have done – has made a lasting difference,” Warren said. Warren withdrew from the race on March 5, 2020.
Tulsi Gabbard (D), a U.S. representative from Hawaii, announced that she had decided to run for president on January 11, 2019. “Our nation is facing an unprecedented global crisis that highlights the inextricable bonds of humanity, and how foreign policy and domestic policy are inseparable,” she said. “The best way I can be of service at this time is to continue to work for the health and well-being of the people of Hawaii and our country in Congress, and to stand ready to serve in uniform should the Hawaii National Guard be activated.” Gabbard withdrew from the race on March 19, 2020.
Bernie Sanders (I), a U.S. senator from Vermont, announced that he was running for president on February 19, 2019. "I cannot in good conscience continue to mount a campaign that cannot win and which would interfere with the important work required of all of us in this difficult hour,” he went on to say “While this campaign is coming to an end, our movement is not.” Sanders withdrew from the race on April 8, 2020.
just Warren:
This really needs poll numbers and donation amounts so we can see how the candidates compare to each other in those terms.
Because that will tell you how able they are to compete.
Perd Hapley:
--- Quote from: just Warren on August 23, 2019, 03:29:34 PM ---This really needs poll numbers and donation amounts so we can see how the candidates compare to each other in those terms.
Because that will tell you how able they are to compete.
--- End quote ---
What we need is a Survivor-style game show. But none of them are ever allowed off the island, ever.
WLJ:
Wouldn't the term Dead Pool be more accurate?
Regolith:
--- Quote from: WLJ on August 24, 2019, 09:09:55 AM ---Wouldn't the term Dead Pool be more accurate?
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Not unless one of them has dirt on the Clintons....
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