Democratic Primaries

RandySF

(86,306 posts) Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:10 AM Jul 2019

Swalwell rumored to be dropping out tomorrow.

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We might get our first major dropout of the 2020 Dem primary tomorrow. This comes after Swalwell cancelled a plan campaign swing through NH this past weekend—>

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Swalwell rumored to be dropping out tomorrow. (Original Post) RandySF Jul 2019 OP

Swalwell is a good guy but he never really had a chance. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #1

+1 rampartc Jul 2019 #3

I'm with you on that. eom sprinkleeninow Jul 2019 #15

He's young DownriverDem Jul 2019 #23

I wouldn't call that a major dropout Renew Deal Jul 2019 #2

More should do it DownriverDem Jul 2019 #24

Wonder who he'll endorse? Drunken Irishman Jul 2019 #4

Doubt he will pass the torch to anyone over 50. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #20

How old are you? DownriverDem Jul 2019 #25

Much older than 50. It was a joke from Eric's bombed Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #26

Without a doubt the way he was using Joe's 'pass the torch' line onetexan Jul 2019 #27

If a tree falls in a forest... tritsofme Jul 2019 #5

he can run for CA senate instead nt msongs Jul 2019 #6

there is no opening yet AlexSFCA Jul 2019 #7

yes the most qualified, so he can run and be evaluated nt msongs Jul 2019 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2019 #8

He can now go back to doing that work in the House. We need him there. SunSeeker Jul 2019 #11

His chances in the primary seemed to hinge on being born in IA giving him an outsized boost there RockRaven Jul 2019 #9

Great guy, but just doesn't have the charisma to overcome the lack of name recognition. SunSeeker Jul 2019 #10

What's going on in NH? First Pence cancels, and now Swalwell. Midnight Writer Jul 2019 #12

Who will his supporter vote for? TSIAS Jul 2019 #14

he didn't have supporters which is why he is dropping out JI7 Jul 2019 #16

Maybe Eric Swalwell will be the first 'major dropout' but Richard Ojeda Eric J in MN Jul 2019 #17

He probably knew the ride wouldn't last forever, but he's a good chap and has lots of promise. YOHABLO Jul 2019 #18

After the two night JustAnotherGen Jul 2019 #19

I hope it's not because I didn't return his phone call... brooklynite Jul 2019 #21

My money was on Gravel being the first. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #22

The Velveteen Ocelot

(131,243 posts)

1. Swalwell is a good guy but he never really had a chance.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:14 AM

Jul 2019

He's been doing good work on the House Intelligence Committee, and he should get back to it. He's needed there more than he's needed as a presidential candidate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

rampartc

(5,835 posts)

3. +1

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:17 AM

Jul 2019

I haven't followed his career but the conservatives hate him, so must be ok.

needs to get back to his committee and get to work.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

sprinkleeninow

(22,473 posts)

15. I'm with you on that. eom

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 04:58 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

DownriverDem

(7,026 posts)

23. He's young

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 08:07 AM

Jul 2019

He'll have plenty of time to run again.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Renew Deal

(85,362 posts)

2. I wouldn't call that a major dropout

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:17 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

DownriverDem

(7,026 posts)

24. More should do it

Reply to Renew Deal (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 08:08 AM

Jul 2019

There's too many folks running.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts)

4. Wonder who he'll endorse?

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:18 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Funtatlaguy

(11,892 posts)

20. Doubt he will pass the torch to anyone over 50.

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 07:07 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

DownriverDem

(7,026 posts)

25. How old are you?

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Reply #20)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 08:10 AM

Jul 2019

Attacking age is disgusting. It's who the person is, not their age. There's no guarantee that young means knows more than old.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Funtatlaguy

(11,892 posts)

26. Much older than 50. It was a joke from Eric's bombed

Reply to DownriverDem (Reply #25)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 08:20 AM

Jul 2019

One liner during the debates.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

onetexan

(13,913 posts)

27. Without a doubt the way he was using Joe's 'pass the torch' line

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Reply #20)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 08:38 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

tritsofme

(19,933 posts)

5. If a tree falls in a forest...

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:20 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

msongs

(74,203 posts)

6. he can run for CA senate instead nt

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:33 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

AlexSFCA

(6,321 posts)

7. there is no opening yet

Reply to msongs (Reply #6)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 02:29 AM

Jul 2019

and when there is one, we need more diversity than that. The two senator seats in CA were held by women for the longest time and one now held by Harris. If Feinstein decides not to seek re-election in 2024 then I hope we can get someone excellent who can also best represent minorities: lgbt, hispanic, black, etc. We are way past electing white straight men in CA unless they are absolutely the most qualified (as was the case with Gavin). Representation matters, now more than ever.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

msongs

(74,203 posts)

13. yes the most qualified, so he can run and be evaluated nt

Reply to AlexSFCA (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 03:18 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Response to RandySF (Original post)

Chin music This message was self-deleted by its author.

SunSeeker

(58,374 posts)

11. He can now go back to doing that work in the House. We need him there.

Reply to Chin music (Reply #8)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 03:15 AM

Jul 2019

He's been a great Representative for his CA district.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

RockRaven

(19,755 posts)

9. His chances in the primary seemed to hinge on being born in IA giving him an outsized boost there

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 03:07 AM

Jul 2019

That's really not good enough, or every recent nominee would have been born in IA.

FWIW, there is no recent precedent for a sitting House member winning a major party POTUS nom. A quick perusal of my memory, augmented by a not-as-quick trip to Wikipedia, and I'm fairly sure no sitting House member has gotten the GOP or Dem nomination in over a century, at minimum. POTUS, VP, Senator, Governor, random creepy pervert loser (*cough* Trump *cough*)... sure, all of those. And, it should be noted, people who had been in the House but later held other positions (including those who later became POTUS/VP/Senator/Governor/Ambassador/etc). But directly from the House to the POTUS general election? Not in any living person's memory...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

SunSeeker

(58,374 posts)

10. Great guy, but just doesn't have the charisma to overcome the lack of name recognition.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 03:12 AM

Jul 2019

Nor does he have the money.

He has a bright future nonetheless.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Midnight Writer

(25,752 posts)

12. What's going on in NH? First Pence cancels, and now Swalwell.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 03:16 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

TSIAS

(14,689 posts)

14. Who will his supporter vote for?

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 04:55 AM

Jul 2019

My guess is Kamala Harris since both are from California.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

JI7

(93,908 posts)

16. he didn't have supporters which is why he is dropping out

Reply to TSIAS (Reply #14)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 05:03 AM

Jul 2019

oops, just saw you mentioned "supporter" . i guess we will see if he endorses anyone when he drops out.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Eric J in MN

(35,639 posts)

17. Maybe Eric Swalwell will be the first 'major dropout' but Richard Ojeda

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 05:31 AM

Jul 2019

...will always be the first dropout of the 2020 presidential race.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

YOHABLO

(7,358 posts)

18. He probably knew the ride wouldn't last forever, but he's a good chap and has lots of promise.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 05:55 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

JustAnotherGen

(38,109 posts)

19. After the two night

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 07:05 AM

Jul 2019

Spectacle *ahem* debate - a lot more need to drop out.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)

21. I hope it's not because I didn't return his phone call...

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 07:08 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Funtatlaguy

(11,892 posts)

22. My money was on Gravel being the first.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 07:43 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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