Gutierrez eyes 2020 presidential run

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill.), who announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection to Congress, is instead pursuing another move: testing the presidential waters.

Gutiérrez joins a growing field of Democrats — including more than a half-dozen House members — who are looking at a 2020 run.

"I will be reaching out to people across the country. I am going to take the steps to guarantee (Federal Election Commission) regulations and rules about campaign financing, first and foremost, make sure I'm following the law, " Gutiérrez told POLITICO on Wednesday when asked whether he is entertaining a presidential bid.

"This is what I can tell you — anybody really wanted to listen to me — look, I'm not retiring, I'm not retiring. I'm going to sit down with Soraida (Gutiérrez’s wife), and we're going to figure it out. I want to build something, I want to build something national."

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/29/luis-gutierrez-2020-presidential-bid-268692

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I'm thinking a Safe-D House seat in Chicago is not the place to launch a national campaign...

[Tiggeroshii]

1. Hes a younger (than Bernie) Bernie-like progressive who would be very good to have in the race.

[murielm99]

9. He is not one thing like Bernie.

Saying that could be the kiss of death for him.

I like Gutierrez.

[Renew Deal]

2. I guess he isnt elitist enough for some people

Are your benefactors opposed to him?

[brooklynite]

5. Elitist has nothing to do with it...

A House member, by definition has a smaller constituency than a Senator or a Governor. A House member in a safe district has a more homogeneous constituency than one in a competitive district. I'm looking for a candidate who can win a national General Election, some someone who agrees with me on everything.

[Renew Deal]

13. How many constituents does a business man have?

[Gothmog]

3. I like Gutirrez

He would be a strong candidate

[Sen. Walter Sobchak]

4. No Thanks,

He is just a noisy walking publicity stunt.

[7962]

10. Cant add anything to that. nt

[moosewhisperer]

12. Not true

Ever see him speak in person? Participate in one of his town halls? He's genuine, sincere and passionate.

[IronLionZion]

6. Wherever Trump came from is not the place to launch a national campaign

Any functioning adult 2020

[rsong71]

7. He's awesome and very real.

Cares about Puerto Rico greatly. He allows his genuine emotions show. Puerto Rico needs all of the help and attention it can get and fully deserves.

[TexasBushwhacker]

8. We elect governors and senators to be President

The only exception in recent memory is Dwight Eisenhower. But I suppose there's a first time for everything.

[7962]

11. And add peckerhead to the list.

[TexasBushwhacker]

15. Yes, and hasn't that turned out well

[Renew Deal]

14. You missed one

[davsand]

16. I haven't always agreed with him but he's been on the right side of the main issues.

I do think the last year he's been energized, and it has been needed--desperately! I honestly expect to see a strong turnout from the Hispanic population in this next Presidential contest (Puerto Rico lost quite a few people to the mainland, and Lord knows the Latino voters are paying attention!) Think Florida, Texas, California, New York, Illinois--and you are also looking at states with the highest percentages of Hispanic voters--and it represents almost 40% of voters, period. This might be a really good year for a Hispanic Dem
to run.

I also want to say I disagree with the naysayers who are bemoaning his decision to endorse Garcia as his replacement. Garcia has a good solid network already in place. I'd certainly be inclined to support them both!

Just my two cents from downstate.


Laura

[left-of-center2012]

17. When's the last time a U.S. Representative became President?

One who did not go on first to be a Senator or Governor?

[ATL Ebony]

18. After electing a business with no political experience, that Senator/Governor onlymodel is outdated.

That said, he's got a lot of fight and energy to get the job done; and, he's on the right side important issues -- IMHO.

[left-of-center2012]

19. Okie dokie

Doesn't answer the question I asked though.