The race in the Hawkeye state is a bit chaotic and still wide open.
2020 Democratic primary
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The Democratic Primaries Have Been Surprisingly Stable
It looks like a four-way race without much movement among the other twenty candidates.
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Biden and Sanders are Beating Trump in Texas
They’re up on Trump in the Lone State state by an identical 51-49 margin, but are they equally strong candidates?
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Why Julián Castro’s Candidacy Matters
Given his performance so far, he should be better than a long shot to win the nomination.
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How Democrats Can Inspire Trust and Confidence
The party has a history of success. Candidates should embrace that.
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How to Campaign When Nothing Is Possible
It makes no sense to propose incredibly unpopular legislation that has no prospect of being enacted.
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A Pragmatic Deconstruction of Centrist Arguments
Persuasive policy arguments are possible when GOP framing is rejected.
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Wednesday’s Debate Won’t Fit the ‘Centrist vs. Far Left’ Narrative
The majority of candidates haven’t branded themselves by claiming a particular point on the political spectrum.
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The Democratic Debates Are Not Helping the Party’s Cause
By adopting policies that are highly unpopular, the candidates are putting what should be an easy win at great risk.
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What This Debate Will Tell Us About the Candidates
The bottom tier will be taking aim at the frontrunners.
