Presidential hopefuls are stepping out of the shadows, but their 2020 announcements are far from spontaneous. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains. WASHINGTON—Steve Bullock, the governor of Montana, entered the crowded Democratic presidential contest Tuesday morning with a strong emphasis on his record running a red state. Mr. Bullock, a second-term governor, is the 22nd major candidate looking to challenge President Trump as the Democratic nominee next year. Key to his pitch: He is the only Democratic hopeful elected to statewide office in a state Mr. Trump carried in 2016.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 14, 2019 10:00 UTC