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Originally Posted by gnadfly
I'm a bit concerned but just a bit. Bernie didn't get the expected turnout in TX. Democrats are "still counting votes" and got a decent turnout in many states.
Takeaways: If Buttigeig and Khlobachar hadn't abandoned their campaigns Biden and the DNC would have been crippled. Bloomberg's toast. His strategy that cost hundreds of millions was poorly thought out. Warren is also done.
Questions: Will Bloomie go third party? Will Warren get a VP spot? Can the DNC finish off Bernie quickly? Can Biden stay coherent?
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Excellent questions. Exit polls showed that about 50% of voters in certain states did not make up their minds as to whom to vote for until yesterday or 3 days before election day. Probably many who would have voted for Pete or Amy voted for Biden.
I doubt Bloomberg will go 3rd party. His oft-stated goal was to stop Trump and being a 3rd party candidate would defeat that purpose. It would probably guarantee a Trump victory in November.
Assuming Biden wins the nomination, who will he pick as a VP running mate? I have no clue. I doubt many Trump supporters thought Pence would be Trump's choice.