Democratic Primaries

TwilightZone

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1. There's really no reason for Bloomberg not to be on the debate stage.

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 05:15 PM

Feb 2020

One, if he should somehow end up the nominee, it would be helpful to understand how he'll perform on the stage vs. Trump.

Two, holding someone who is self-funding to donation limits would be silly and counterproductive. He shouldn't be penalized for not taking money from donors or the party. That leaves more for other candidates, Congressional races, etc.

Three, it would give his opponents an opportunity to address concerns that many Democrats have about his past and his candidacy.

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

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Notes from a DNC call with Tom Perez [View all] brooklynite Feb 2020 OP

There's really no reason for Bloomberg not to be on the debate stage. TwilightZone Feb 2020 #1

I agree with you democrattotheend Feb 2020 #9

I believe Perez is right about needing a state law. But the DNC can withhold delegates. LonePirate Feb 2020 #2

So you would deny Democrats in IA representation? brooklynite Feb 2020 #3

Iowa will be voting red this year and likely in the years to come so it doesn't matter. LonePirate Feb 2020 #6

When will this new debate standard come into effect? I thought that Bloomberg pnwmom Feb 2020 #4

No, he has one of four qualifying polls; others expected this week brooklynite Feb 2020 #5

Okay, but if he doesn't get any delegates does that mean he's out of the next debate? pnwmom Feb 2020 #7

No, it's either/or brooklynite Feb 2020 #8