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zargof

Nov 8th 2019 6:24 am

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 12760884)

Mayor of New York on his resume though, which is a stronger qualification than some other candidates... I somehow doubt he's running because of Warren's tax plans.

Mayor of New York didn't help Bill De Blasio. You can doubt that, but he's been pretty clear he would only get in the race if either Sanders or Warren had a decent shot of winning. Personally, I think it's great if he wants to waste his money. Besides the six votes that he will get will come from one of the centrists and make it more likely that Sanders or Warren win, which is a nice irony.

Giantaxe

Nov 8th 2019 7:07 am

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12760943)

Mayor of New York didn't help Bill De Blasio.

What I saw of De Blasio was exceptionally unimpressive and had nothing to do with him being Mayor of New York. Of course, one Mr Giuliani was also Mayor of New York!

As you seem to have a singularly negative opinion of Bloomberg, what did you think of his time as mayor?

zargof

Nov 8th 2019 7:20 am

Re: 2020 Election

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 12760978)

My opinion of Bloomberg isn't really relevant, as I was just commenting that I don't see why we really need another old white male billionaire in the Democratic primary. The one we already have isn't doing too well.

Giantaxe

Nov 8th 2019 8:45 am

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12760991)

So you're going to judge Bloomberg by how Steyer is doing? As opposed to judging him on his owns merits (or lack thereof)?

zargof

Nov 8th 2019 9:14 am

Re: 2020 Election

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 12761044)

So you're going to judge Bloomberg by how Steyer is doing? As opposed to judging him on his owns merits (or lack thereof)?

Well I can't judge his based on his platform as he doesn't have one. I could do based on his record I suppose, but that's not very pretty. Pro-cop, pro-business, not great in a Dem primary. I mean the good things are his stance on climate, but Bernie already has that tied up. Jay Inslee made it his primary issue, and look where that got him. Gun control? Well ask Beto about that one.

I suppose he could run as the guy who tried to ban Big Gulps. I'm sure that will be a big vote winner.

civilservant

Nov 8th 2019 10:17 am

Re: 2020 Election

I don't often agree with Zargof, but I do in this case. Yawn.

Steerpike

Nov 8th 2019 10:55 am

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12760892)

Heâ€™s thinking of running because he assumes - quite correctly - that none of the current crop of Democrats have a snowballâ€™s chance in hell of beating Trump in 2020. Whether heâ€™s got the chops remains to be seen but if he does run then at least itâ€™ll put the idea of resurrecting Hillary firmly to bed.

I'm thinking that he might get my vote at this point.

Giantaxe

Nov 8th 2019 11:07 am

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 12761086)

I'm thinking that he might get my vote at this point.

Not sure who I will vote for in the primary, but I certainly don't dismiss Bloomberg out of hand.

zargof

Nov 8th 2019 11:14 am

Re: 2020 Election

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 12761086)

I'm thinking that he might get my vote at this point.

Interesting. I remember you saying that you thought Biden and Sanders were too old. Mikey B is 77.

Leslie

Nov 8th 2019 1:24 pm

Re: 2020 Election

Is that psychic lady still in the running?

zargof

Nov 8th 2019 11:56 pm

Re: 2020 Election

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 12761115)

Is that psychic lady still in the running?

Yes and she still is a better option than Mike Bloomberg.

Leslie

Nov 9th 2019 11:32 am

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12761264)

Yes and she still is a better option than Mike Bloomberg.

Indeed. I want to know where Bloomberg stands on this . . . :sneaky:
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/ne...ds/2150503001/

caretaker

Nov 9th 2019 11:37 am

Re: 2020 Election

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 12761496)

Indeed. I want to know where Bloomberg stands on this . . . :sneaky:
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/ne...ds/2150503001/

I had just popped a cannabis candy into my mouth; you have to use these powers for good, Superwoman!

Leslie

Nov 9th 2019 1:20 pm

Re: 2020 Election

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Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12761499)

I had just popped a cannabis candy into my mouth; you have to use these powers for good, Superwoman!

Don't even get me started. Or rather, yes please get me started. :lol:

Even medical marijuana isn't consistent across states. Stupid. I could easily become a one issue voter in 2020.

As an independent voter I am working on a checklist:

1) Must support legalization.
2) Must not be Donald Trump.

The former is negotiable the latter is not.

Steerpike

Nov 10th 2019 11:35 am

Re: 2020 Election

Quote:

Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12761092)

Interesting. I remember you saying that you thought Biden and Sanders were too old. Mikey B is 77.

Oh dear! :)

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