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LIstening To C. Hayes, I Realize BS Suspended, Not Ended His Campaign
so what's the deal here?

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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LIstening To C. Hayes, I Realize BS Suspended, Not Ended His Campaign (Original Post)
Me.
Apr 2020
OP
He wants leverage at the convention just like 2016 but different times now Sanders
FloridaBlues
Apr 2020
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drray23
(8,173 posts)1. that's usually how its done.
you suspend because you still need the campaign as a business entity to wind down. For example, pay outstanding bills, produce reports for the FEC, etc..

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Me.
(35,454 posts)3. Thanks Makes SEnse
apparently I don't trust any of them anymore

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SheltieLover
(65,706 posts)2. I think that's normal
I believe the others also suspended. Not sure why.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(123,942 posts)4. If you suspend it means you can keep the money
and use it for a later campaign.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Me.
(35,454 posts)11. You Mean For His Senate Campaign In 2024
when he is 82?

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Velveteen Ocelot
(123,942 posts)14. Yes. He could still be around.
And he wouldn't be the oldest one, either. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest-living_United_States_senators

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FloridaBlues
(4,496 posts)5. He wants leverage at the convention just like 2016 but different times now Sanders
Don't think disruptions will work this time.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Me.
(35,454 posts)7. Well If He's Cointing On Gaining Additional Leverage
he can forget it, only the die-hard will vote for a lost cause

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MiniMe
(21,848 posts)6. I think everybody who is out has "suspended" their campaigns
It is the terminology they use.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
SiliconValley_Dem
(1,656 posts)9. All previous also suspended. I think it has to do with finances
And they need to pay vendors, staff, etc before ACTUALLY ending it.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(309,197 posts)10. I wondered about that word, too..
Thanks, Me.. and I know exactly why you're apprehensive.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden




primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kaleva
(39,102 posts)12. If you suspend your campaign, you can still raise money to pay off campaign debts.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
UCmeNdc
(9,652 posts)15. You suspend your campaign as a final official action to pay off debts, etc.

primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden