Deval Patrick is considering making a late run for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to two people with knowledge of his deliberations, underscoring some Democrats’ deep uncertainty about the party’s current crop of contenders. In recent days, those conversations have intensified, with Patrick gauging interest in a run with donors and Democratic operatives. Some of his former political advisers are already working for other 2020 candidates, including his former chief of staff Doug Rubin, who is working for Tom Steyer. When Patrick decided last year not to run, he cited what he called the “cruelty” of the election process. “After a lot of conversation, reflection and prayer, I’ve decided that a 2020 campaign for president is not for me,” Patrick had posted on his Facebook page.

Source: thestar November 11, 2019 22:57 UTC