(DISCLAIMER: Not a “your-mayor-becomes-president” challenge, just a quick 2020 TL)
Not quite breaking any glass ceilings, but, regardless, sweeping up a mess
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The Donald has so far survived two impeachment votes, three recessions, countless riots and one questionable ‘coup d'etat’ – but will it finally be the 2020 presidential elections that stump the Trump?”
– Subtitle to Vice article, 2019
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Unfortunately, yes, there is still a significant division between democrats, largely to do with the traditionalist and progressive factions. I would wish that we could move past that fact, but, honestly, the memory 2016 is still fresh in all our minds. […] it seems you’re either progressive or your, um, ‘establishment’.”
– Keith Ellison speaking on BBC Hardtalk, 2019
“HINDSIGHT IS 2020”
– Meme circulated on social media, 2019
Bernie Sanders says no plans for 2020 campaign, cites recent cardiac arrest
– NPR, 2019
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…in addition to Sanders, the handful of speculative Democratic candidates who have so far declined to run for office are charismatic Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana, long-time progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren, firebrand New York Mayor Bill De Baiso, southerner Governor John Bell Edwards of Louisiana, and former democratic Vice President Joe Biden, who is still mourning the untimely loss of his wife Jill…”
– extract from an electoral article from The Guardian, 2019
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JULIAN CASTRO has, in the past, been a perennial candidate for the nomination of Vice President (especially for 2016 nominee Hillary Clinton), with a lengthy track record whilst serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, who might gain some momentum from the fast-growing population of Democratic voters in his home state of Texas, but will likely meet opposition for his ‘establishment’ background…
TOM WOLF is the former Governor of Pennsylvania, after suspending his 2018 re-election campaign whilst undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, of which is now in healthy recession. His blue-collar background and history of progressive policies, such as infamous moratorium on the death penalty, has earned him praise from progressive faction dual heads Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer. could earn him the loyalty of those wishing for another Bernie...
TULSI GABBARD first came to national attention after her endorsement of Bernie Sanders at the 2016 DNC, and has since been a key player in the Democratic party’s progressive faction, despite her disputed background as such. An environmentalist and veteran Senator from Hawaii, Gabbard could very well offer a second chance for voters who want a woman in the white house…
ERIC GARCETTI is the incumbent mayor of Los Angeles. Whilst not possessing as much of a firebrand personality, Garcetti has, post-Trump, had a lengthy history fighting for the rights of his citizens, especially for various minority and LGBTQ groups, as well as a lifetime history of supporting alternate energy sources. While fellow Californian and incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom (in response to the 2018 arrest of his superior Jerry Brown) has decided not to run this year, Garcetti should make an able substitution…”
– Extract from a Washington Post article on the “Top 4” announced candidates, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard – 25%
Julian Castro – 15%
Tom Wolf – 14%
Eric Garcetti – 11%
Tina Kotek – 4%
Joe Manchin – 3%
Tom Steyer – 1%
Other – 7%
Undecided – 19%
– Opinion polls for 2020 Democratic Candidates, Jan. 1st, 2020
Tom Steyer suspends campaign, blames “business-phobic voters” for low polling
–Slate
Manchin, Kotek suspend campaigns due to lack of exposure
– various
Polls show voters conflicted about Castro’s past ties to Hillary
– Politico
These recent ‘leaks’ about Gabbard’s electoral past are nothing new
– Huffington Post
Gabbard balks, Garcetti and Wolf make gains after first Dem candidate debate
– MSNBC
Trump mocks apparent frontrunner Tom Wolf for “low energy”
- CNN
Castro’s “average white male” campaign comments stirs controversy
– New York Times
BREAKING: Wolf collapses after rally in Huston
- BBC
Doctors reportedly urge Wolf to suspend campaign, ‘cancer flare-up’ suspected
– USAToday
Tom Wolf – 24%
Eric Garcetti – 23%
Julian Castro – 19%
Tulsi Gabbard - 18%
Other – 6%
Undecided – 10%
– Opinion polls for 2020 Democratic Candidates, just prior to the dropping out of Tom Wolf
“Don’t be upsetti, have some Garcetti”
– meme circulated just prior to the DNC
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Does anyone else notice he kinda looks like that guy from Quantum Leap?”
– Stephen Colbert, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
Garcetti set to take nomination as Gabbard and Castro drop in polls
– Washington Post
Eric Garcetti – 42%
Julian Castro – 28%
Tulsi Gabbard - 16%
Other – 2%
Undecided – 12%
– Opinion polls on the eve of the DNC
“#EASTCOASTVSWESTCOAST2020”
– Hashtag circulated on social media following Garcetti’s nomination
Caucus whip Hakeem Jefferies introduced as Vice President nominee at DNC
- USAToday
@realDonaldTrump: “
@ericgarcetti only tapping @RepJefferies for VP to nab minority vote. Won’t work, pathetic!”
Polling numbers fluctuate as disenfranchised workers flock to Democrats
– Fivethirtyeight
Trump shows off most advanced word in vocabulary, calls Garcetti ‘milquetoast’ in twitter rant
– The Onion
Garcetti attacks Trump over failure to keep campaign promises, climate change denial, in first debate
– New York Times
“What kinda godforsaken name is ‘Hack-em’ anyway?”; Pence makes several seemingly racist gaffes at Vice Presidential debate
– The Independent
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…at this point, hopefully, people will be voting Democrat just to end this nightmare.”
– Van Jones during CNN live election night coverage
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It shouldn’t be this close, should it? Why are the numbers this close? WHY IS IT THIS CLOSE WHAT IS HAPPENING”
– many, many voters, during election night