2020 election on HotAir

2020 election

Apr 2019

NYT: Mulvaney told Nielsen Ixnay on the Ussians-ray around Trump

Ed Morrissey Apr 24, 2019 6:01 PM

Mulvaney: “I don’t recall anything along those lines happening in a meeting.”

Obama’s campaign manager: Bernie Sanders could be the Democratic nominee but won’t beat Trump

John Sexton Apr 17, 2019 6:31 PM

“…Bernie Sanders is unlikely going to be able to stand up to the constant barrage that is Donald Trump on economic issues.”

Now Kirsten Gillibrand is backing Dem primary challengers

Jazz Shaw Apr 17, 2019 9:21 AM

Trying to make waves

SE Cupp’s hot take on Buttigieg, Pence and gay marriage isn’t new

Jazz Shaw Apr 15, 2019 12:31 PM

Spinning the “straight” in straight talk

Oh my: Manchin might bail out of the Senate in 2020

Ed Morrissey Apr 05, 2019 4:01 PM

“I think about it every minute of every day.”

Dear Democrats: If you take out Biden, who else can beat Trump?

Jazz Shaw Apr 03, 2019 4:31 PM

Win the battle, lose the war?

Mar 2019

NPR/Marist poll: Mueller-related pardons opposed by majority — of Republicans

Ed Morrissey Mar 29, 2019 4:01 PM

“If they were so badly mistreated, why wouldn’t they be worthy of pardons?”

The Social Security 2100 Act would significantly harm Americans

Taylor Millard Mar 24, 2019 8:01 PM

It doesn’t just soak the rich. It hits everyone.

Hogan may be considering a primary bid after all

Jazz Shaw Mar 18, 2019 10:41 AM

He’s making some peculiar moves

Cornyn: Ilhan Omar is a gift … for Donald Trump?

Ed Morrissey Mar 11, 2019 10:01 AM

Politico, WaPo: A headache for Pelosi.

Uh oh: Job creation takes a dive in February, adding only 20,000 jobs

Ed Morrissey Mar 08, 2019 12:31 PM

Wages still rising.

Howard Schultz hires former NRCC consultants, staffers for third party bid

Karen Townsend Mar 07, 2019 4:31 PM

The book tour rolls on.

Forget Howard Schultz. Another billionaire independent candidate may be coming

Jazz Shaw Mar 06, 2019 2:31 PM

More rich white guys

Alternate futures: Meet President Howard Schultz

Jazz Shaw Mar 02, 2019 7:01 PM

In theory, anyway

The Hill: Joe Biden has his campaign ready

Taylor Millard Mar 01, 2019 12:01 PM

“Biden” his time *rimshot*

Feb 2019

Beto O’Rourke won’t run for Senate and will probably announce run for president soon

John Sexton Feb 27, 2019 7:21 PM

“Amy and I have made a decision about how we can best serve our country.”

Former Clinton staffer: Bernie Sanders demanded private jet flights ‘like a billionaire master of the universe’

John Sexton Feb 25, 2019 3:01 PM

“…cost the Clinton-Kaine campaign at least $100,000”

Oof: Majority in NPR/Marist poll say less likely to vote for Trump after border-emergency declaration

Ed Morrissey Feb 19, 2019 2:01 PM

“He’s maintaining his base and little else.”

Is it problematic for Schultz to claim “I honestly don’t see color now”?

Ed Morrissey Feb 13, 2019 4:01 PM

“Displayed a troubling ignorance about race.”

Politico: Bloomberg to spend $500M to stop Trump — whether he runs or not

Ed Morrissey Feb 13, 2019 8:41 AM

“That’ll get us through the first few months.”

Some Dem strategists think Joe Biden’s time as a POTUS candidate has likely expired

Andrew Malcolm Feb 12, 2019 10:01 PM

“You know, that statue hasn’t moved in 20 minutes.”

HuffPost: Former staffers say Sen. Klobuchar is prone to bursts of cruelty

John Sexton Feb 06, 2019 9:21 PM

“From 2001 to 2016, she ranked No. 1 in the Senate for staff turnover…”

Schultz: I’ll let you know in, oh … June?

Ed Morrissey Feb 05, 2019 8:01 PM

“Nobody wants to see this president leave office more than me.”

Jan 2019

Politico: Tulsi Gabbard’s campaign already in disarray

John Sexton Jan 29, 2019 10:01 PM

“…a candidate who managed to be both indecisive and impulsive.”

The Great Right Nope: Flake wants GOP to primary Trump … with someone else

Ed Morrissey Jan 29, 2019 10:01 AM

“I’m not a fan of this president, but it won’t be me.”

Trump to Schultz: You don’t have the Grande “guts” to run against me, pal

Ed Morrissey Jan 28, 2019 2:01 PM

Not the triple dog dare!

Daddy Starbucks 2020?

Jazz Shaw Jan 28, 2019 9:21 AM

How could a white, male billionaire ever win?

Report: Bernie Sanders is about to announce his run for the White House

John Sexton Jan 25, 2019 8:41 PM

“What the senator has this time that he didn’t have last time is he is the most popular elected official in the country…”

Are you ready for the Democratic mega-billionaire populists of 2020?

Ed Morrissey Jan 21, 2019 8:01 PM

“Bloomberg’s kind of money buys a lot of loyalty — or at least silence. Anyone else would be toast.”

Pete Buttigieg… dark horse 2020 contender?

Jazz Shaw Jan 20, 2019 8:01 PM

Who?

Maybe Larry Hogan is thinking of a run at Trump after all

Jazz Shaw Jan 19, 2019 8:31 PM

Not committing to anything, however

She’s running: Tulsi Gabbard says she’ll make a formal announcement in the coming week

John Sexton Jan 11, 2019 8:41 PM

“There are a lot of challenges that are facing the American people that I’m concerned about…”

Officially lit: 2019 kicks off “with a Mitt-storm”

Ed Morrissey Jan 02, 2019 10:31 AM

Trump “has not risen to the mantle of office.”

Dec 2018

Sunday morning talking heads: Border-wall shutdown, 2020, Syria, and climate change

Ed Morrissey Dec 30, 2018 8:01 AM

Don’t look back.

Out: Kanye 2020. In: Angelina Jolie 2020?

Jazz Shaw Dec 29, 2018 8:31 AM

Hey, why the heck not?

Shutdown watch: “We need a great barrier … and we need the Democrats”

Ed Morrissey Dec 22, 2018 11:31 AM

Where’s the sweet slat, er, spot?

Unity: Trump 2020 to merge with the RNC

Ed Morrissey Dec 18, 2018 8:01 PM

“Handcuff[ing] themselves to the Titanic”?

Lamar Alexander: I’m out after 2020

Ed Morrissey Dec 17, 2018 8:41 PM

Tough timing for the GOP.

2020 Democrats: Will you vote for us if we promise to just give you some cash?

Jazz Shaw Dec 17, 2018 9:21 AM

It’s not *exactly* bribery, but it’s close

Kasich reconsidering quixotic primary run?

Jazz Shaw Dec 14, 2018 8:01 AM

“You can’t be afraid to do it.”

Frank Bruni: Joe Biden isn’t who we need

Jazz Shaw Dec 09, 2018 6:31 PM

Why don’t you love me?

Russia and the “deep fake” videos

Jazz Shaw Dec 09, 2018 9:31 AM

Deep fakes and hot takes

Scalise: I’m totally on board with Elise Stefanik’s female recruitment efforts

Jazz Shaw Dec 08, 2018 8:31 AM

Good for the goose, good for the gander?

Stacey Abrams: Now that you mention it, I might run for president

Ed Morrissey Dec 04, 2018 5:21 PM

Plus: Runoff signals.