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William769

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Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:00 PM Apr 2020

Cuomo rules out replacing Joe Biden as Democratic presidential candidate, says no to VP position: 'I [View all]

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo emphatically ruled out speculation that he could replace Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket — or join the ticket as a vice presidential candidate.

“That is on one hand flattering," Cuomo said. "On the other hand, it is irrelevant.”

He brushed off rumors that some Democratic insiders believe he could be a stronger candidate than Biden to oust President Trump in November.

“I’m not running for president. I’m not running for vice president,” he said. “I am staying here.”

Cuomo has received rave reviews for his handling of the coronavirus crisis in New York. Biden has already vowed to pick a woman as his running mate, but that hasn’t stopped buzz about Cuomo being tapped for the No. 2 slot.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/cuomo-rules-out-replacing-joe-biden-as-democratic-presidential-candidate-says-no-to-vp-position-i-am-staying-here/ar-BB12udlM?ocid=msedgdhp

Well this answers two questions that kept popping up in the primary forum. Maybe some can give it a rest now.

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He would never leave NY at a time like this. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2020 #1
I'm not sure if that is the end of speculation that he could make a stronger candidate in totodeinhere Apr 2020 #2
There's not much point in speculating about something that isn't going to happen. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #4
I am not advocating any speculation. Personally I am comfortable with Joe Biden as the totodeinhere Apr 2020 #10
That's probably true, since some people are like a dog on a bone The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #13
He is not a stronger candidate in the Mid West. You just don't like Biden. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #17
It is so totally dumb the way every single person treestar Apr 2020 #3
Treestar made a good coild point! Treestar for prez! EllieBC Apr 2020 #6
LOL! EllieBC for POTUS! treestar Apr 2020 #8
... William769 Apr 2020 #7
William 769 for Pres! treestar Apr 2020 #9
I would pick Hillary as my running mate William769 Apr 2020 #14
Yes it is totally dumb ... CatMor Apr 2020 #12
Wouldn't be the first time pre-convention denials were suddenly forgotten... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #5
Cuomo promised when he was running for re-election in 2018 lapucelle Apr 2020 #16
No, way no...you simply can't do that. The primary voters spoke...those that supported other Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #19
Hummmmm peggysue2 Apr 2020 #11
"I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected." IllinoisBirdWatcher Apr 2020 #15
Rudy G was touted the same way after 9/11 Wawannabe Apr 2020 #18
And taken down by Joe Biden Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #20
... William769 Apr 2020 #21
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