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Poiuyt

(18,123 posts)
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 04:43 PM Mar 2019

Is Eric Swalwell going to toss his hat into the ring?

Swalwell was asked by NBC’s Hallie Jackson about the timing of his announcement during an interview on MSNBC, and he answered, “By the end of the month, I’ll make a decision. And I’ll just tell you now, the last 18 months I went to 26 states across the country, and I see why people work hard. I see what they expect it to add up to. That they do better and dream bigger. And on most floors of most buildings and most blocks of most neighborhoods, that promise of America is not coming to most people. So first in my family to go to college, someone who has led Future Forum, a generational group in the Congress and someone who has defended our democracy that’s been on the line, that’s a candidacy that could connect and bring that promise to all Americans.”

Jackson said that Swalwell sounds like a candidate already, and he replied, “I’m going to decide by the end of the month, but I see all green lights. I know why I would run and who I could help and I think there’s a candidacy that could win.”

https://www.politicususa.com/2019/03/21/eric-swalwell-president-2020.html

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hlthe2b

(102,236 posts)
1. I like him, but wish he'd stay in Congress--at least for now.
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 04:44 PM
Mar 2019
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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
2. I do too, and my son swoons over him.
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 04:55 PM
Mar 2019

He's definitely a handsome man! I like him too, he's always very focused and impressive whenever I see him on Rachel's show or on Lawrence's show.

And I agree with you that the interests of our nation are better served with him staying in Congress. Maybe he's vying for or interested in being considered for the VP slot.

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Poiuyt

(18,123 posts)
4. He might be looking for a bigger stage to push his agenda
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 05:30 PM
Mar 2019

or trying to raise his profile for the future.

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KewlKat

(5,624 posts)
3. I want him to stay where he is. He said if he runs, he's leaving his seat.
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 05:30 PM
Mar 2019

I don't want that!

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InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
5. I think Eric has something to contribute to the debate...hope he runs and wish him luck.
Thu Mar 21, 2019, 05:52 PM
Mar 2019

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
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