Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) is expected to announce his 2020 presidential bid on Thursday, according to CBS News. 

Sources told the network that Patrick is expected to make the announcement on CBS This Morning. 

The news follows reports that Deval told telling allies that he will launch a 2020 presidential bid this week. 

Patrick would need to file to run in the New Hampshire primary by Friday.

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The New York Times reported on Monday that Patrick was actively considering a presidential run. 

The former governor said last year that he would not run for president in 2020, citing the impact the campaign would have on his family.  

Patrick is generally seen as a figure who could unite the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party. 

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE is currently the front-runner centrist candidate, while Sens. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) and Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) are the progressives wing’s standard-bearers. 

Most polls show Biden and Warren leading the crowded primary pack. 

Patrick could face hurdles entering the race late when it comes to fundraising and name recognition. His campaign would launch roughly two months before the Iowa caucuses. 

However, the former governor could see an opening in a number of the early contest states given his home state’s proximity to New Hampshire and could garner support in South Carolina as an African American. 

Former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael BloombergEngel scrambles to fend off primary challenge from left It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Liberals embrace super PACs they once shunned MORE appears to also be moving toward a White House bid. The billionaire officially filed as a candidate for the Alabama Democratic presidential primary last week. 

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