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36 people (Democrat POTUS candidates) who could challenge Trump in 2020
The Hill ^ | 02/13/18 06:00 AM EST | LISA HAGEN

Posted on 02/13/2018 8:08:43 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

The field of Democrats who could jockey for a White House bid in 2020 is growing by the day, as more and more potential candidates are eyed as possible challengers to President Trump.

Many potential candidates have sought to stand out from the field through vocal opposition to the Trump agenda — voting against the bipartisan two-year budget deal or calling for the president’s resignation.

Here are 36 potential candidates, from top contenders to long shots, who could run in 2020:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)

Sanders reportedly met with top advisers in late January to discuss a potential 2020 run. But Sanders said he’s focused on his reelection in 2018. Still, the 2016 Democratic primary candidate hasn’t shied away from opportunities to contrast himself to Trump. The favorite of the Democrats’ progressive wing delivered his own response to the State of the Union address, calling Trump a “bully.” If elected, Sanders would be 79 when taking office in 2021.

Former Vice President Joe Biden

A recent poll of the hypothetical 2020 field showed Biden, who benefits from massive name recognition after two terms as vice president, easily leading the Democratic pack. Biden reportedly said privately that he believes he’s the only Democrat who can beat Trump in 2020. And Biden, who would be 78 in January 2021, publicly weighed the possibility of running on ABC’s “The View” in December.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

Gillibrand, 51, gained prominence for speaking out against sexual harassment and assault, and has sought to position herself as one of Trump’s leading Senate antagonists by frequently voting against his nominees. After Trump tweeted that she “would do anything” for campaign donations — which many thought had sexual implications — Gillibrand shot back that Trump “cannot silence me” with a “sexist smear.”

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KEYWORDS: 2020demprimary; top10; trump2020
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The Munchkins are coming! The Munchkins are coming!
1 posted on 02/13/2018 8:08:43 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

All of them are light weights. Sanders rolled over for Hillary.


2 posted on 02/13/2018 8:10:23 AM PST by outpostinmass2
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Only 36? I would swear there are more old Communists than that running loose.


3 posted on 02/13/2018 8:10:57 AM PST by Don Corleone (.leave the gun, take the canolis, take it to the mattress.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

And NOT ONE of them is FIT

To SHINE TRUMP’S SHOES


4 posted on 02/13/2018 8:11:09 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat (Another Islamic terrorist event, and no “outrage” from the “Muslim community”. Again)
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Will be fun during the debates when Trump walks over to Gillenbrand and hands her a copy of the fundraising letter she sent him years earlier which states “I will do ANYTHING for donations”.


5 posted on 02/13/2018 8:12:10 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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Do they ALL represent the Lollypop Guild?


6 posted on 02/13/2018 8:13:00 AM PST by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm male.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Most of them will be out of politics or in jail by then.


7 posted on 02/13/2018 8:14:51 AM PST by DarthVader ("The biggeest misconception on Free Republic is that the Deep State is invulnerable")
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I am still struggling with POSD (Post-Obama Stress Disorder) after living through his winning TWO presidential elections.

So I don’t dismiss the possibility that any of these 36 potential Democrat candidates could sway the legal and illegal American public sufficiently to win the Presidency in 2020.

I hope to God I’m wrong.


8 posted on 02/13/2018 8:20:06 AM PST by Maceman (We need a temporary ban on Muslims just until churches and synagogues can be built in Mecca.)
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This list is a hoot! And denial ain’t just a river in Egypt!


9 posted on 02/13/2018 8:22:01 AM PST by mewzilla (Has the FBI been spying on members of Congress?)
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To: A_Former_Democrat

None of them understand what it means to try to provide a superior service, such as shoe shining.


10 posted on 02/13/2018 8:22:34 AM PST by wastedyears (Americans are dreamers too.)
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If Hillary shows up they’ll all be wondering if it’s Rigged again


11 posted on 02/13/2018 8:23:25 AM PST by butlerweave
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The more the merrier

I guess Hillary will win by default


12 posted on 02/13/2018 8:25:02 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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Since Hussein Obama’s weaponization of the government against Donald Trump in the 2016 election cycle is a “nothing burger”, president Trump should immediately unleash the FBI, CIA, NSA, and Treasury against these 32 political opponents.


13 posted on 02/13/2018 8:25:08 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: wastedyears

They prefer to get on their knees to pander or fellate, not shine


14 posted on 02/13/2018 8:25:36 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat (Another Islamic terrorist event, and no “outrage” from the “Muslim community”. Again)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

>people
>democrats

pick one


15 posted on 02/13/2018 8:29:13 AM PST by harwood (You don't wanna go there.)
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Democrat Clown Show Hate-fest PING

(all that vitriol being spewed by this hate-filled bunch, yet not one of them will be talking about actual IDEAS to make the country better ... because they have none, just hate and anger)


16 posted on 02/13/2018 8:29:31 AM PST by canuck_conservative
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and the DNC with no money and debt up to the eyeballs....


17 posted on 02/13/2018 8:30:03 AM PST by stylin19a (Best.Election.of.All-Times.Ever.In.The.History.Of.Ever)
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VS.


18 posted on 02/13/2018 8:30:20 AM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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Gillibrand, 51, gained prominence for speaking out against sexual harassment

Seriously? That's her credentials for running for President? Sheesh, the writer is an air head just like Silly Gilly.

19 posted on 02/13/2018 8:33:04 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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She’s an average-looking Asian chick.


20 posted on 02/13/2018 8:33:05 AM PST by wastedyears (Americans are dreamers too.)
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