Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is seriously weighing whether he could make a credible last-minute entry into the Democratic Party's crowded primary contest, sources say
"He's taking and making calls," one of the Democrats familiar with Patrick's thinking said. But both Democrats said Patrick is well aware of the uphill nature of such a late candidacy and has not told friends whether he's reached a decision.The conversations began before former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stepped forward last week to tease a possible run, but have intensified in recent days.
But he publicly ruled out a presidential bid nearly a year ago, citing the"cruelty of our elections process."He wrote in a December Facebook post:"After a lot of conversation, reflection and prayer, I've decided that a 2020 campaign for president is not for me. I've been overwhelmed by advice and encouragement from people from all over the country, known and unknown.
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