Pre-Midterms, Democrats Already Looking Ahead To 2020

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Currents News Staff

At rally after rally, President Trump has been on a blitz to boost Republican fortunes next month.

But even as they support their party’s midterm candidates, some Democrats may be looking further ahead – with many heading to places like South Carolina in the coming weeks.

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in South Carolina Thursday, home of an early 2020 Presidential primary. One week after announcing he’d re-registered as a Democrat the billionaire businessman took aim at the President on trade. “I think the trade policies of this administration are disastrous for America,” said Bloomberg.

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey was also in the state Thursday. “Right now, we are called to stand up and participate to ensure that we have a democracy to pass onto our children,” said Booker.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York was headed for New Hampshire.

For some weighing a 2020 bid, it’s about introducing themselves to voters in early states, and donors.

Others need little introduction. While accepting a civil rights award in Memphis Wednesday night, Former Vice President Joe Biden had sharp criticism for the President’s handling of events like last year’s Charlottesville clashes. Biden also said Trump has prompted a critical moment. “We’re once again living through literally a battle for the soul of this nation,” said Biden.

President Trump may be campaigning for midterm candidates right now, but FEC filings this week showed his re-election bid has already raised more than 100 million dollars.