2020 Preview: Could One of These Wild Cards Jumble the Field?

More Democrats have announced bids for president in 2020, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii joining the fray. In the first three parts of our 2020 preview series, we looked at the front runners, middle-tier, and bottom-of-the-barrel candidates. Today we’re looking at the outsiders and wild cards who could shake everything up if they decide to run. Tom Steyer — the billionaire hedge fund manager who has spent millions of his own dollars funding Democrat candidates and running ads urging the impeachment of President Trump — would have

Will Mark Cuban Jump In?

Donald Trump’s seamless transition from celebrity billionaire to GOP front runner is tearing down walls for other celebrity billionaires: Mark Cuban just said Trump’s success inspires him to consider running for office. Politico reports: “I love the fact that he has changed the game. … The idea of imperfect candidates with forceful ideas opens the door for a lot of people that would not have previously run,” said Cuban, cautioning that if he were to follow Trump’s example, “My positions would be far different.” Cuban is hosting a rally for Trump at his sports arena in Dallas. Meanwhile, software pioneer John