Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

comradebillyboy

(10,154 posts)
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 11:58 AM Aug 2018

Elizabeth Warren: 'I Am Not Running for President in 2020'

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) announced on Tuesday that she has no plans to running for president in 2020.

Warren spoke at the National Press Club today as part of the roll out for the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act — a new bill aimed at restricting politicians who want to become lobbyists after leaving office. The bill’s proposals include the establishment of an independent anti-corruption agency, a ban on elected officials owning stock in office, and a requirement for the IRS to release the tax returns of any presidential candidates.

Since Warren is frequently cited by Democrats as a possible contender to go up against Donald Trump, she was asked at one point today if she intends on running for president.

Her answer:

“I am not running for president in 2020. I am running for the Senate in 2018. The important fight coming up right now is the midterm election.”

https://www.mediaite.com/online/elizabeth-warren-i-am-not-running-for-president-in-2020-2/

20 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Elizabeth Warren: 'I Am Not Running for President in 2020' (Original Post) comradebillyboy Aug 2018 OP
Basically she said no one on earth is doing something in 2020 BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #1
I admit the story is click bait... comradebillyboy Aug 2018 #3
That's cool BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #4
Thank you for validating my response... brooklynite Aug 2018 #6
Yes, right now she is not running for president. I agree with her. David__77 Aug 2018 #2
She DID say she would serve her full term as Senator.... brooklynite Aug 2018 #7
What did you expect her to say on that front? BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #9
Right...because Elizabeth Warren is just another politician... brooklynite Aug 2018 #10
You seem heavily invested in her not running BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #12
I seem heavily invested in reality, not fantasy brooklynite Aug 2018 #13
The landscape is radically different this time BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #14
Respecting her decision eleny Aug 2018 #5
She didn't actually close the door on 2020 comradebillyboy Aug 2018 #8
I'd like to see her as Senate Majority Leader eleny Aug 2018 #11
Certainly better than Chuck Schumer. comradebillyboy Aug 2018 #16
The door closed back in April brooklynite Aug 2018 #15
Never say never. comradebillyboy Aug 2018 #17
I remember how this went last time. NCTraveler Aug 2018 #18
Warren: I'm Not running in 2020. DU: What could she possibly mean? FSogol Aug 2018 #19
Yeah, well that's what she said in 2015/16...nt SidDithers Aug 2018 #20

brooklynite

(94,591 posts)
6. Thank you for validating my response...
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:04 PM
Aug 2018

I KNEW someone here would insist that she's only telling us what she's decided to do NOW, and that we shouldn't take her at her word.

Shades of 2016.....

David__77

(23,419 posts)
2. Yes, right now she is not running for president. I agree with her.
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:00 PM
Aug 2018

Unless she is running, she is not running. She did not say that she will not run.

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)
12. You seem heavily invested in her not running
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:17 PM
Aug 2018

Or in your powers of prediction. Whatever. Both of our interpretations are valid.

brooklynite

(94,591 posts)
13. I seem heavily invested in reality, not fantasy
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:20 PM
Aug 2018

Warren said in 2016 she wouldn't run, and she didn't, DESPITE what folks here said. She said in 2018 that she wouldn't run, AND she said she would serve her full term. As someone who's met her five times, I'm going to go with what she says.

FWIW - I'm not thinking for a minute about 2020. We have thousands of elections to get through in 2018.

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)
14. The landscape is radically different this time
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:26 PM
Aug 2018

It was much easier to conclude she wouldn’t oppose HRC in 2016. No one of her stature did, which is why Bernie jumped in late. You want to think she’ll do the same thing in 2020, fine.

eleny

(46,166 posts)
5. Respecting her decision
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:02 PM
Aug 2018

She is so needed in the Senate. But I would have voted for her in the Primary. Dems have a deep bench!

I heard about her bill earlier this week and it's a powerhouse bill protecting the people. A bill Dem candidates for the Senate can rally around.

comradebillyboy

(10,154 posts)
8. She didn't actually close the door on 2020
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:06 PM
Aug 2018

She is properly focusing on the task at hand which is her Senate race. Let's see what she does next year.

brooklynite

(94,591 posts)
15. The door closed back in April
Tue Aug 21, 2018, 12:39 PM
Aug 2018
Warren: I’ll serve my full Senate term if reelected

DORCHESTER, Mass. — Elizabeth Warren said she would serve her full six-year term in the Senate if reelected in November.

“Yes, that’s my plan. I’m running for the United States Senate in 2018,” Warren told reporters Thursday, when asked if she would commit to serving out her full term. “I am not running for president of the United States. That’s my plan.”

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/05/warren-pledges-full-senate-term-2018-505308
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Elizabeth Warren: 'I Am N...