Bernie Sanders Records Video Announcing 2020 Campaign

(Politico) HOLLY OTTERBEIN 02/16/2019 01:38 PM Bernie Sanders inching closer to a second bid for the White House has recorded a campaign video in which he says he is running for president in 2020 according to two people familiar with the spot. Its the latest sign the independent senator the runner-up in the 2016 contest for the Democratic nomination is nearing a presidential announcement. Another hint that Sanders is getting closer to a launch: As POLITICO reported this week the Sanders team has been interviewing people for top staff positions. Chuck Rocha a political consultant who advised Sanders 2016 campaign is expected to join him again if a second bid materializes. It is unclear when or even whether the Sanders video will be released. Its possible that Sanders could launch a 2020 campaign with an exploratory committee and then formally declare his candidacy later a route other presidential candidates such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren have taken.