Tom Steyer launches 2020 campaign after saying he wouldn’t
Associated PressWASHINGTON — Tom Steyer, the billionaire investor and activist, said Tuesday he’s joining the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, reversing course after deciding earlier this year that he would forgo a run. He surprised many Democrats in January when he traveled to Iowa, home to the nation’s first presidential caucus, to declare that he would focus entirely on the impeachment effort instead of seeking the White House. “The other Democratic candidates for President have many great ideas that will absolutely move our country forward, but we won’t be able to get any of those done until we end the hostile corporate takeover of our democracy,” Steyer said in a statement. The strongest Democratic nominee in the general will have a coalition that’s powered by a grassroots movement.” Sanders said that while he may “like Tom personally,” he is “a bit tired of seeing billionaires trying to buy political power.” Asked about Warren’s and Sanders’ criticism of his plan to invest so heavily in his own campaign, Steyer said the common goal among all candidates is to present a vision that connects with voters.
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