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AP Sources: Deval Patrick Mulling Democratic White House Run

Reuters

   WASHINGTON - Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is considering
   making a late run for the Democratic presidential nomination, according
   to two people with knowledge of his deliberations, underscoring some
   Democrats' deep uncertainty about the party's current crop of
   contenders.

   Patrick, a close friend and ally of former President Barack Obama,
   ruled out a presidential bid earlier this year but has since been
   talking with Democratic operatives and donors about launching a
   campaign. He has not made a final decision on whether to run, but he is
   expected to do so quickly, given fast-approaching deadlines to get on
   the ballot in key states.

   Patrick is the second Democrat to weigh jumping into the race at this
   late juncture, less than three months before the kickoff Iowa caucuses.
   Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is also reconsidering a
   run, citing concerns about the current Democratic front-runners'
   ability to defeat President Donald Trump. Bloomberg is expected to make
   a final decision on his 2020 prospects within days.

   The people with knowledge of Patrick's deliberations spoke on condition
   of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter
   publicly.

   Democrats plunged into the 2020 race with sky high enthusiasm about the
   prospects of defeating Trump and with a historic number of candidates
   vying for the nomination. But as the field has started to dwindle, some
   in the party have raised concerns about the durability of former Vice
   President Joe Biden and the ability of liberal Sens. Elizabeth Warren
   and Bernie Sanders to win in a general election.

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