Andrew Cuomo overtakes Bernie Sanders in odds to be Democratic candidate amid New York governor's pandemic response

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Although the New York governor is not running for the Democratic nomination, more people are putting their odds on him over the senator from Vermont.

Cuomo's press conferences about the coronavirus outbreak are watched daily by millions, as American's take comfort in the straight-forward and direct approach of the New York governor during a national crisis. New York is also the hardest-hit region of the country, with more than 30,000 confirmed cases and 280 deaths.

Currently, Biden leads Sanders by a significant margin of delegates – more than 300 ahead, according to thetally. He also leads Sanders by double digits in most recent national polls, and appears to be significantly ahead in surveys of states yet to vote in the Democratic primary process. Besides Sanders and Biden, there is no other candidate actively seeking the Democratic nomination.

But technically, pledged delegates are not required to vote for the candidate they are tied to based on state primary and caucus results. Although it would be highly unusual, pledged delegates could technically back any person they chose when they go to the Democratic National Convention in July. But that is unlikely to occur, as the individual candidates' campaigns have a say on who their pledged delegates are.

Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders take part in the 11th Democratic Party 2020 presidential debate in a CNN studio in Washington, D.C. on March 15Earlier in the election cycle, when the field of candidates was still large, there was significant talk of a brokered convention. Such a scenario could occur if no single candidate had a majority of delegates by the time the convention took place.

But that should only take place if no candidate won a majority of pledged delegates in the first round of voting. Most political analysts now project that Biden will enter the convention with the majority he needs, which should prevent that from happening.

 

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TheDemocrats

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Flavor of the month.

OMFG!!! This is hilarious! They should raffle the candidacy.

He’s not running though

The increasingly confused, forgetful and incoherent Joe Biden's dementia continues to worsen by the day - to the point that he will no longer be able to feed himself by November, let alone run for President. The Democrats know what they need to do.

Y’all can try whatever rat fuckery you want. It ain’t gonna work. BernieOrBust

Am I the only one thinking that Newsweek is becoming a right -wing media outlet... first they come with some outrageous fake polls, then this BS article...

If that ever happened, then poor Andy’s mafia ties would surface. Can’t hide that forever...

So being the worst state for the outbreak makes you a hero?

cynbrat1 I’d vote for him

So the press is stuck in nyc and now they’re propping up cuomo despite the fact that Inslee, Newsom, and evening John Bel Edwards has done a better job, the latter two with far less resources

TrueFactsStated Good-bye Bernie

TrueFactsStated Lol. And Yes, I can see why.

TrueFactsStated He maybe should have run, it would be really bad now if he was the Dem front-runner. Possible POTUS in the future but not 2020 unless something happens to Joe.

Seeing a lot of manufacturing consent in these replies. Go ahead. Do it. It will be the death knell of the Democratic Party & it's probably overdue. Falling on its own sword to enable fascism.

He certainly earned his way into the conversation for sure. Next election cycle look for Gavin Newsom to at least form an exploratory committee.

PartOfTheMasterCoronavirusPlan

Whigs

way better. way hotter. with none of the crazies.

Not a chance at this late date!

Does stand a chance at this late date! Maybe VP, but NY is already a Blue State.

Why not? NYGovCuomo will make a great POTUS! Cuomo2020

He would definitely have my vote over Biden or Bernie!

CuomoFauci2020

Interesting how fickle the voters are!

'An average of recent betting odds compiled by Real Clear Politics shows Cuomo with a 5.6 percent chance of becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, while Sanders trails with an average of 3.6 percent.'

You had time to write this shit up but no time to write about Biden's rape allegation? Suspicious

Newsom shut California down before Cuomo.

Be still my beating heart.

😂 maybe in 2024, wishful thinking Newsweek 😂 god so biased and partisan it’s revolting

😂😂😂😂😂😂

So the formula to becoming a Democratic darling is years of creating the underlying problem, then blaming and yelling at Trump to fix it. Noted.

HE HAS MY VOTE

Bones say let's wait and see if he runs for a Senate seat.

YES YES YES

Cuomo is the leader everyone wants. He’s a protector, a provider, caring, smart and savvy. We need him in our corner to turn our health issues, economic state and international relationships around. Look at how he’s taking care of New York. It’s clear that he is a real leader.

And the conspiracy grows even DEEPER 🇺🇸

Newsweek: Of course Andrew Cuomo for President. Joe Biden has personal issues with his need to sniff and breath heavily on women. Donald Trump is just plain Nuts... The only other viable alternative is... ANDREW CUOMO FOR PRESIDENT!

Knock it off

He’s got my vote if he runs

With how mamy votes?

realDonaldTrump maggieNYT maureendowd Obvious that Gov Cuomo running for President.A number f times he said:”If I were President,I wuld do this/that!”. Sure he will be the VP pick.But what kind of chemistry or comfort he has with other Democrats? Can NYT/ CNN tell us? Cuomo

Rendering the primary, and our democracy, farcical.

Cue the BernieBros and Russian trolls telling lies about Cuomo 24/7 from now on.

🤮

Is Bernie even still running for president

I don't like to be teased.

What the fuck is this shit reporting? Bad Newsweek.

Cuomo does not stand a chance outside of NY.

lol I didn't even know he was a Democrat

Cuomo2020!

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