Will the 2020 election be a referendum fought primary over cultural issues, or about a return to normalcy?
2020 Democratic primary
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Early Campaign Strategies for the Top Democratic Contenders
We can learn a lot about the kind of race the candidates will run from what they’re doing now.
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The Volatility of the Electability Argument
At this point in the 2008 primary, no one thought Barack Obama was electable.
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Is Biden-Abrams a Brilliant or Desperate Move?
It could be a sign that Biden understands his weaknesses and has a plan, or it could show that he lacks self-confidence.
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Do Democratic Voters Want a Fighter or a Uniter?
Candidates are focused on defining themselves, with one distinction being about anger vs. hope.
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New Wisconsin Poll Shows Increasing Strength for the Left
Bona fide progressives Sanders and Warren both perform strongly in a new survey from the Badger State.
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Democrats Have Flipped the Identity Politics Narrative
The question some candidates face is whether the party is prepared to nominate a white man.
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The Loss of Sherrod Brown as a Presidential Candidate
He would have made the process a lot more interesting, honest, and robust.
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Joe Biden is the Front-Runner for the Democratic Nomination
The former vice-president has a head start on the rest of the field.
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Democratic Candidates Must Treat Each Other as Honest Opponents, Not Toxic Enemies
They should have a healthy debate about ideas without attacking each other’s integrity or motives.
