(The Hill) — Former Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.), said one reason the mayors may have some success is because, like governors, they’re not wedded to Washington’s perceived “dysfunction.”
At least three big city mayors are seen as possible candidates for president in what is shaping up as a wide-open Democratic primary in 2020.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are all seen as plausible candidates in a crowded primary field that is likely to reach double digits.
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., is also said to be considering a run.
All four would start out in the primary as underdogs, but Democrats say it would be foolish to count anyone out.
Click to continue reading. By Amie Parnes – Apr 5, 2018