We’ve lost track of the number of candidates who’ve declared their run for the Democratic nomination in 2020 — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock was either No. 22 or 23 — but that number is expected to climb by one on Thursday when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly will enter the race.

De Blasio to kick off presidential campaign with trips to Iowa and South Carolina this weekend https://t.co/A0esTruhlB — NYDN Politics (@NYDNPolitics) May 15, 2019

NEW: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to announce presidential bid tomorrow. https://t.co/tV7pPznj9V — Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) May 15, 2019

Wow, imagine if Bill de Blasio became president of the United States … he could tell the entire country not to eat at Chick-fil-A, ban the construction of steel skyscrapers, and make it Meatless Monday from coast to coast. Oh, and make all of America a sanctuary country.

This is a joke right? — Matthew Battle (@librab103) May 15, 2019

Could he not? — Monica (@MonicaGGeraedts) May 15, 2019

Must he? — MelanieK (@makriese) May 15, 2019

How about not Bill. Fix the subways — tibba (@tmbr33) May 15, 2019

Oh good…… I've been waiting on this with baited breath…… said absolutely no one. — Registered Voter (@PureTrumpery) May 15, 2019

I am SO EXCITED about Bill's upcoming run for president said nobody EVER!! #HowManyIsTooMany — George K. (@geo1de) May 15, 2019

Dear Lord, how many more can we take? — Madame Roux (@Madame9Roux) May 15, 2019

This is the stupidest thing I’ve seen today. And I’ve been on twitter all day — CMP (@ClaudiaMPerez) May 15, 2019

Why though. — Kai Mast (@cskama) May 15, 2019

Two options:

1) he’s a massive narcissist.

2) he’s in it for free meals and a trip to Iowa. — Martin Glick (@Martymoonman) May 15, 2019

so that makes 24. The average IQ of the dems running has finally been met. — MAGA #JEXODUS (@Gavin0503) May 15, 2019

it’s truly amazing that he could think this is a good idea that people want. it’s going to be even more amazing when he randomly raises like $8 million despite the fact that he will never poll above 2%. so is he really that out of touch? is it an ego thing? ignorance? all three? — Bong Crosby (@bongcrosby) May 15, 2019

Just NO. — TJP (@favoritesch_tjp) May 15, 2019

Who is doing his polling numbers and telling him that this is a good idea? — Frank Campanello (@sportsgeek19) May 15, 2019

He’s awful — M (@Mlsessoms) May 15, 2019

This should go really well. — wazzucoug99 (@wazzucoug99) May 15, 2019

Just… no. Please, stop. No more. — Dan the Man™ (@dandeckr) May 15, 2019

GAH. Like we need another long shot who will drop out by August taking up space on the debate stage. Some of these people need to check their egos at the door. He doesn't stand a chance. — Sue O'Brien (@SueSmithOBrien) May 15, 2019

So so tired ??‍♀️ — (@lzkwn) May 15, 2019

Democrats will take a hit for turning the election into a circus. Add inaction in Congress and Biden and you can kiss 2020 goodbye. — Gophergutz (@Gophergutz1) May 15, 2019

Pass — John Ferrara (@PlayfulDesign) May 15, 2019

There is literally no one who wants him to do this. — Brad Rothschild (@brad4rdr) May 15, 2019

Complete joke — Mike Paul (@miketpaul) May 15, 2019

He may actually be the biggest clown in the clown car. — JMN (@steelrjmn) May 15, 2019

Seriously, is there a single person in all of the USA who is sitting out there saying, “I hope that the @NYCMayor runs for the presidency”? Is he just writing a book or something and is hoping for some of that Bernie-like money??? #MayorDumBassio — DespeRobbo (@Desperobbo) May 15, 2019

Watch every New Yorker vote for him just to get him out of the state. — RXSe7en (@rxse7en) May 15, 2019

Wow, imagine the reception awaiting him in Iowa!

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