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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMavericks owner Mark Cuban considering 3rd-party presidential run for 2020
Another egotistical billionaire who is only able to even be REPORTED saying this because he is a billionaire..
And for pete sake,, he's a freakin' BASKETBALL coach (oopps--- I stand corrected.. basketball team OWNER !!)
If he does, he would become the second prominent billionaire to consider a third-party run for the White House in an election that is expected to be a referendum on the Donald Trump presidency.
Cuban: Well see what happens
I havent decided anything yet, Cuban told the Daily News. Well see what happens. It all comes down to how things play out. Its not something I feel like I have to do. ... But its something that if circumstances were right I would do.
Cuban criticized the Democratic party for what he sees as a group thats more focused on appealing to its base than independents and Republicans.
If you look at the Democrats right now, theres like a democratic gravity that pulls all the candidates to the same point, Cuban said. And its very difficult to show leadership in a situation like that because you cant truly lead if you have to find an equilibrium between being a true leader for the people of your country vs. getting elected in your primary.
None of those things are conducive to out-and-out leading the country.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/mavericks-owner-mark-cuban-considering-3-rdparty-presidential-run-for-2020-053532557.html
True Dough
(17,090 posts)Maverick!!
jcgoldie
(11,582 posts)He just owns an NBA team and has a lot of money. He made his fortune on tech and entertainment industries.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)that's 394,813 this year already
thanks corrected...
jcgoldie
(11,582 posts)Last I knew he really despises Trump so I would hope that the fact that a strong 3rd party run would likely be the only way Trump gets reelected would dissuade him from making this sort of self centered decision.
Bleacher Creature
(11,235 posts)I've been so worried that there wouldn't be enough rich white guys running in 2020!
a kennedy
(29,458 posts)Well see what happens....
leftyladyfrommo
(18,815 posts)I don't think he is a sociopath. That would be a nice change.
He knows Trump. And he doesn't think he is competent.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)There is no way he can actually believe he can win in a 3-way race...
In my opinion, this is all just ego and having the $$$$$ to do whatever he wants....
leftyladyfrommo
(18,815 posts)He is a lot more appealing than Trump. He is nice looking and well spoken. And he is a whole lot smarter than Trump.
If I was a Republican and had to choose I would vote for Cuban.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)leftyladyfrommo
(18,815 posts)He does have at least one "I got too drunk and did stupid stuff" story out there. But that was just getting drunk at a bar and putting his hand down someone's Jean's. Small potatoes.
I saw him interviewed once. He said Trump was kind of a real estate savant but that he had no experience managing anyone. I think he just thought he was incompetent at everything else.
He has good face appeal.
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,079 posts)I don't care if you're not as crazy as Trump or if you're better at business than he was.
We need someone who has actually answered to the public in his or her career at some point in his or her life.
That goes for you too, Starbucks Dude.
patricia92243
(12,590 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,886 posts)and for that reason I'm out!
DontBooVote
(901 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,886 posts)But not on a massive scale like the whole country. He already have a "billionaire pResident" and his intent is apparent.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)End of story
jalan48
(13,797 posts)Aristus
(66,075 posts)I mean, based on his announcement, he seems more likely to appeal to right-wingers. That, and he's a white billionaire, of course...
This should work in our favor.
rsdsharp
(9,035 posts)Haven't we learned that having money and a modicum of fame does not qualify one to be President of the United States?
Curb your ego asshole. You alone can't fix it. Either!