Bill Weld officially announces he is challenging Trump for GOP nomination in 2020
Source: CNN
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld announced Monday he is officially entering the race for president, becoming the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 race.
"Ours is a nation built on courage, resilience, and independence. In these times of great political strife, when both major parties are entrenched in their 'win at all cost' battles, the voices of the American people are being ignored and our nation is suffering," Weld, who had previously formed an exploratory committee, said in a statement.
"It is time for patriotic men and women across our great nation to stand and plant a flag. It is time to return to the principles of Lincoln -- equality, dignity, and opportunity for all. There is no greater cause on earth than to preserve what truly makes America great. I am ready to lead that fight."
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/politics/bill-weld-2020-trump/index.html
leftieNanner
(15,084 posts)Magats aren't going to like this.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Anything to cause anxiety to this blob of orange goo.
voteearlyvoteoften
(1,716 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)leftieNanner
(15,084 posts)who tried to preempt any primary challenge to The Orange One by cancelling the primaries.
We'll see how that goes.
former9thward
(31,997 posts)customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)he will take great delight in bashing Weld as a wimp, if Trump ever does agree to any debate. Red meat for the base, who does not like Weld at all.
BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)doing the same thing.
greymattermom
(5,754 posts)I'd love to see that battle.
BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)Wouldn't that be fun to watch.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,185 posts)And Ann thinks she was born to be FLOTUS. At least she graduated from college and keeps her clothes on.
riversedge
(70,204 posts)Repug race at least somewhat interesting..
rpannier
(24,329 posts)Weld ran as the Veep nominee for the Libertarian Party and endorsed Clinton when the election got close
I think he (Weld) is be a non-starter against douche for republikkkans
Rmoney can raise a lot of funds. Not sure how much of a fighter he is
Lochloosa
(16,063 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Baclava
(12,047 posts)Mitt Jr? lol
Fritz Walter
(4,291 posts)After all, its April 15: Tax Day.
Put up or shut up, Mr. Weld!
hibbing
(10,098 posts)He's not nearly batshit crazy enough to appeal to the voters in that putrid party.
Peace
diva77
(7,640 posts)Aristus
(66,328 posts)pangaia
(24,324 posts)OFFS give me a break
dhill926
(16,337 posts)one party is actively trying to save the goddamn country. the other is hellbent on destroying it...
ancianita
(36,052 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)I have a question however, what Republicans would be not so bad to run? I mean yes, they are Republicans but there must be some that would be less painful if "god forbid" they won. Just asking.
monmouth4
(9,694 posts)wysi
(1,512 posts)MA governor in 1990. His Democratic opponent was the president of my alma mater (Boston University), and was a very bad candidate at a time when we needed good leadership.
janterry
(4,429 posts)n/t
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I am actually glad he's jumping in to the ring. It will give Trump another enemy to focus on besides Democratic politicians and I think Weld, running as a republican, can cause some real damage to Trump. The more reasonable republicans will listen to him, even if they ignore everything we say. I don't see how it could hurt. Any challenge to Trump at this point is going to cause more turmoil within the party.
alittlelark
(18,890 posts).......
ancianita
(36,052 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,725 posts)thesquanderer
(11,986 posts)...I bet he doesn't, because he can't resist the cameras, the allure of hours of prime TV presence.
roamer65
(36,745 posts)Also he will win the CA primary.
Weld is a smart cookie and is gonna play Dump like a fiddle.
Polybius
(15,398 posts)NY, Cali, and New England Republicans may be fewer in number, but the ones they have are just as conservative as elsewhere. Weld isn't even viewed as a moderate. He's considered a liberal Republican. He's the 1% of the Republican voters.
hatrack
(59,584 posts)OTOH, if he can make Orange Julius Caesar spend money and piss him off, it's not all bad.
sarabelle
(453 posts)sfwriter
(3,032 posts)Millions from both parties will flock to your banner. Trump is weak at the center... yesss Bill Weld, feel the power flow through you.
YOU DON'T EVEN NEED A PRIMARY.
Announce you presidential candidacy now. Go independent if need be, but hang in there through the election.
marble falls
(57,080 posts)DeminPennswoods
(15,286 posts)I heard was Weld saying he agreed with the Trump tax cut. More palatable messanger, but same message.