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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Tom Steyer REALLY just wants to say 'hi'
CNNTom Steyer has struggled for months for relevance in the 2020 presidential race. On Tuesday night he got it, albeit very briefly -- and not at all the way he probably envisioned.
Here's how it happened: Steyer, a wealthy businessman who is self-funding his bid for the Democratic nomination, had just finished up debating with five of his rivals. What better way to cap the night than say your goodbyes to your new friends, right? Mind as well stroll over to Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders having a little chat- OH WAIT OH MY GOD NO.
Here's how it happened: Steyer, a wealthy businessman who is self-funding his bid for the Democratic nomination, had just finished up debating with five of his rivals. What better way to cap the night than say your goodbyes to your new friends, right? Mind as well stroll over to Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders having a little chat- OH WAIT OH MY GOD NO.
As Sanders and Warren each accused the other of calling them a liar, there's good ole Tom Steyer just kind of standing there. Awkwardly. Actually, "awkwardly" doesn't capture it. What does capture it? Maybe this: You go out to dinner with a married couple you're friends with. As you walk up to the table, they are just finishing up a VERY heated argument. Cue loud chair scraping as you sit down and say: "I don't want to get in the middle. I just want to say hi, Bernie."
Oh wait. That's actually exactly what Steyer said in an attempt to extricate himself from the world's most uncomfortable situation. Which honestly isn't all that bad given that he was coming up with it on the fly and had to be flustered by the whole you're-a-liar-no-you're-the-liar thing he was witnessing play out between Sanders and Warren. Sanders, because he is Sanders and also because he was likely somewhat flustered by the Warren confrontation, offered Steyer this: "Yeah, good, OK." Oomph.
And because -- as I mentioned -- Steyer is desperately seeking relevance, he almost immediately looked to capitalize on being a witness to a major moment in the race. "Just want to say hi, America," tweeted Steyer on Wednesday night. Which is funny!
Oh wait. That's actually exactly what Steyer said in an attempt to extricate himself from the world's most uncomfortable situation. Which honestly isn't all that bad given that he was coming up with it on the fly and had to be flustered by the whole you're-a-liar-no-you're-the-liar thing he was witnessing play out between Sanders and Warren. Sanders, because he is Sanders and also because he was likely somewhat flustered by the Warren confrontation, offered Steyer this: "Yeah, good, OK." Oomph.
And because -- as I mentioned -- Steyer is desperately seeking relevance, he almost immediately looked to capitalize on being a witness to a major moment in the race. "Just want to say hi, America," tweeted Steyer on Wednesday night. Which is funny!
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Tom Steyer REALLY just wants to say 'hi' (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jan 2020
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BooScout
(10,406 posts)1. I confess...
I did laugh at Steyer's expense....and then I felt bad because he reminded me of a deer in headlights, lol
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Nanjeanne
(4,960 posts)2. This endeared me to Steyer. I needed a good laugh.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
redqueen
(115,103 posts)10. Same!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dem4decades
(11,296 posts)3. Just another reason for me not to be a Bernie supporter.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Lefta Dissenter
(6,622 posts)4. Love the tweet!
It shows some self-awareness.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tirebiter
(2,537 posts)5. He had a Morey Amsterdam lawkward look
Finding Rob and Laura arguing
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Nanjeanne
(4,960 posts)6. Good one!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
coti
(4,612 posts)7. After the debate, the CNN hosts tried so hard to drag out of him what he saw/heard
using standard gossip tactics. "Oh, come on, tell us!", even getting angry at him and pouting when he wouldn't. More garbage from CNN.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LeftTurn3623
(628 posts)8. I thought Steyer was pretty good in the debate
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)9. But why just to Bernie? Why not to Elizabeth? n/t
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
iwannaknow
(210 posts)11. After Tuesday, Steyer is my interim 2nd choice.
I have a hunch about him and will see how it turns out.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided