Gov. Jay Inslee to announce 2020 presidential intentions 'shortly'

[RandySF]

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee said he is close to confirming whether he will launch a 2020 presidential campaign, saying that “the country is ready for an optimistic president. I just may be able to suit that purpose.”

While appearing on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports Monday morning, Inslee came the closest to acknowledging he is running for president. Rumors and hints of such a campaign have lingered over the past few months. The governor has avoided giving a firm yes or no. Monday’s statement also wasn’t firm, but it was certainly more of an indication than in previous exchanges.

Host Andrea Mitchell pointed out that Inslee has been making the rounds lately, traveling to Nevada and New Hampshire. So it was put to the governor: why won’t he just officially announce that he is running for president?

“I think you will see some announcement shortly about our intentions,” Inslee said. “And I do believe this moment is ripe. The American people understand that the fires that burned down Paradise, California, the floods, it’s time for action. We can build an economy around clean energy. I’m an optimist by nature, America is an optimist nation. We got to start that effort now.”



http://mynorthwest.com/1285941/inslee-president-2020-msnbc/

[Cha]

1. Good! I've heard great things.

[Freddie]

2. Yay! I really like him

And historically Dems have won with a “little known” (nationally) Governor. Like Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.

[Garrett78]

3. In other words, he's running.

These headlines always crack me up. We saw the same thing before Klobuchar announced. When you're a lesser-known candidate especially, you don't make a point to say that you're going to make an announcement, only to say that you aren't running.

Inslee will help draw more attention to climate change, so that's good.

[oasis]

4. Lots to like about this guy. nt

[Andy823]

5. I hope he runs

He is my governor, and has done a great job in Washington state.

[Persondem]

6. I really think he has a chance to catch on. To be that "new" face on the national scene ...

... who can shake up the 2020 campaign and really gain some traction.

[Maru Kitteh]

7. I look forward to learning more about him.