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William769

(55,147 posts)
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

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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Cuomo rules out replacing Joe Biden as Democratic presidential candidate, says no to VP position: 'I (Original Post) William769 Apr 2020 OP
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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,829 posts)
4. There's not much point in speculating about something that isn't going to happen.
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:05 PM
Apr 2020

It's in the same very dumb category as "drafting" Michelle Obama, a notion that has been often flogged here despite her repeated insistence that she has no interest in ever running for public office.

totodeinhere

(13,058 posts)
10. I am not advocating any speculation. Personally I am comfortable with Joe Biden as the
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:09 PM
Apr 2020

nominee. I'm just saying that I believe that the speculation will continue whether we like it or not.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,829 posts)
13. That's probably true, since some people are like a dog on a bone
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:11 PM
Apr 2020

and can't give up a dumb idea that they like, no matter how dumb and impossible it is.

Demsrule86

(68,643 posts)
17. He is not a stronger candidate in the Mid West. You just don't like Biden.
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:31 PM
Apr 2020

Biden will be the nominee and it is our job to work hard to elect him...everyone Including Sen. Sanders.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
3. It is so totally dumb the way every single person
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:03 PM
Apr 2020

who makes the news doing a good thing is proposed for POTUS. It is getting laughable. Dr. Fauci for President! Makes about as much sense.

CatMor

(6,212 posts)
12. Yes it is totally dumb ...
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:10 PM
Apr 2020

Dr. Fauci joked about Brad Pitt playing him so next it will be Pitt for POTUS.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
5. Wouldn't be the first time pre-convention denials were suddenly forgotten...
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:05 PM
Apr 2020

and if the job is really to dump trump, Cuomo on the ticket can't lose.

But, that's today.

lapucelle

(18,307 posts)
16. Cuomo promised when he was running for re-election in 2018
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:22 PM
Apr 2020

that he would serve the full term, if elected.

He's been pretty solid on keeping his word.

It will be interesting to see what he says in 2022 if he runs for another term.

Demsrule86

(68,643 posts)
19. No, way no...you simply can't do that. The primary voters spoke...those that supported other
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:32 PM
Apr 2020

candidates need to stop this. It is over. We have our nominee and now onto the General.

IllinoisBirdWatcher

(2,315 posts)
15. "I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected."
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:12 PM
Apr 2020

Besides being far more intelligent than The Dumpster, Governor Cuomo also knows his history.

... from the Sherman pledge, a remark made by American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman when he was being considered as a possible Republican candidate for the presidential election of 1884.

Thank you, Governor, for the amazing job you are doing leading New York.

Wawannabe

(5,676 posts)
18. Rudy G was touted the same way after 9/11
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:31 PM
Apr 2020

Ugh!

So. Don’t go “there”.

Snipped from Wikipedia:
In the wake of the attacks, Giuliani was hailed by many for his leadership during the crisis. When polled just six weeks after the attack Giuliani received a 79% approval rating among New York City voters, a dramatic increase over the 36% rating he had received a year earlier — seven years into his administration.[23][24]

In his public statements, Giuliani mirrored the emotions of New Yorkers after the September 11 attacks: shock, sadness, anger, resolution to rebuild, and the desire for justice to be done to those responsible. "Tomorrow New York is going to be here", he said. "And we're going to rebuild, and we're going to be stronger than we were before...I want the people of New York to be an example to the rest of the country, and the rest of the world, that terrorism can't stop us."[25] Giuliani was widely praised by some for his close involvement with the rescue and recovery efforts, but others, including many police, rescue workers, and families of WTC victims argue that "Giuliani has exaggerated the role he played after the terrorist attacks, casting himself as a hero for political gain."[26]

As an avid and public fan of the New York Yankees, who won four World Series Championships during his time as mayor, Giuliani was frequently sighted at Yankee games, often accompanied by his son. On September 21, 2001, the first game was played in New York City after the attacks, with the New York Mets at home facing the Atlanta Braves. Despite his being a Yankee fan, the crowd cheered for him and for his leadership over the preceding days.[27]

The term "America's Mayor", now in common usage among Giuliani supporters, was coined by Oprah Winfrey at a 9/11 memorial service held at Yankee Stadium on September 23, 2001.[18][28]

 

Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
20. And taken down by Joe Biden
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 02:38 PM
Apr 2020

“Rudy Giuliani - there's only three things he [needs] to make ... a sentence: a noun and a verb and 9/11.“

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