It’s been a running joke on this site to make up some ridiculous number whenever describing how many Democrats are running for the nomination in 2020. But we’re going to have to start bumping those joke numbers up as the field really does become ridiculously large. We’re all for it: the more candidates to segment the Democrats into little camps (e.g., the Bernie Bros) and pit them against each other, the better.

At this point, not even Joe Biden’s not-very-secret entrance onto the scene with Stacey Abrams in tow is going to seem like a big deal.

So join us in welcoming Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who is apparently going to take on his own state’s governor in the run for president.

Michael Bennet, Colorado Senator, close to presidential announcement, sources say https://t.co/P29i9CV92m — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) March 21, 2019

Whatever. We’re really going to enjoy when Donald Trump sweeps the national popular vote and Colorado has to pledge all its electoral votes to him.

why not? — Philip (@Philip_DT) March 21, 2019

This is why I taught my iPhone an abbreviation for “because why the hell not ?‍♂️” (including the emoji) — Andrew S. (@shoutingboy) March 21, 2019

So he can debate Andrew Yang on circumcision — Greg Dworkin (@DemFromCT) March 21, 2019

Then we can have a debate on watching porn with parents and circumcision! — Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D., M.S. (@Neoavatara) March 21, 2019

Those Dem debates are only lacking an official clown car, to be literally recognized as a circus. ?

*smfh* — Snake Plushkitten: Escape from Twytter (@justplncate) March 21, 2019

I should really announce my candidacy soon, it's getting very crowded. https://t.co/jk02tZzF70 — manu saadia ? (@trekonomics) March 21, 2019

This is 2016 all over again. The Dems have learned nothing. — Sheriff Woody (@SleepySteve95) March 21, 2019

If they nominate someone better than Hillary, they’ve learned something. (And *almost* every living human is better than Hillary, so the odds are good!) — Andrew S. (@shoutingboy) March 21, 2019

Does anyone care at this point? — Mr. Segundus (@Mr_Segundus) March 21, 2019

So we got 2 candidates from Texas, 2 from Colorado, 2 from New York. — Scott Challeen (@ScottChalleen) March 21, 2019

So far.

Come on man….this is getting……sigh. — MichelleELanthier (@cintigal51) March 21, 2019

Why not there’s room for all. And you make a quick buck fundraising. — zulu (@zulu_sword) March 21, 2019

Thanks for this, because we’d quite honestly lost track:

If Bennet announces that means the following potential candidates are left 1. Joe Biden

2. Terry McAuliffe

3. Tim Ryan

4. Eric Swalwell

5. Bill de Blasio

6. Seth Moulton

7. Mike Gravel

8. Stacey Abrams Right now 16 candidates have declared. https://t.co/xalQgukgQt — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) March 21, 2019

We’re full. — Alicia Joy (@wow_alicia) March 21, 2019

There’s still some room to fit him in. pic.twitter.com/SZgReomtf3 — Bluberry Morning (@MorningBluberry) March 21, 2019

We’re going to need divisions and brackets. — var me = 'chris'; (@domusvita) March 21, 2019

I pray Bill De’Blasio declares. That would up the comedy factor to new heights. — Vincent Yannacci (@vnachi77) March 21, 2019

If De Blasio's recent "reception" in Iowa is anything to go by, it's a no! — Samantha (@agentcurieuse) March 21, 2019

But can we really rule out Lincoln Chafee? pic.twitter.com/6HfPYk6s9E — ?????? ??????? (@JosephALedford) March 21, 2019

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