Democratic Primaries

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts) Sat Feb 23, 2019, 12:20 PM Feb 2019

Sanders has early lead over Warren in battle of the left

The two are heading for a likely collision, but so far they seem intent on avoiding one another.

By HOLLY OTTERBEIN and NATASHA KORECKI 02/22/2019 05:03 AM EST

The Bernie Sanders vs. Elizabeth Warren primary is on.

The run-up to their presidential announcements sparked concern on the left that having both of them in the race would split the activist base and clear the way for a more moderate nominee. Now that they’re both in, the competition between the two promises to be one of the more intriguing subplots of the primary.

Sanders starts out indisputably ahead. Bolstered by the grassroots army he amassed in 2016, the Vermont senator easily outraised Warren in the first 24 hours of their campaigns. He’s far ahead of her in the polls, too, trailing only former Vice President Joe Biden, who hasn’t announced whether he’ll run.

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/02/22/elizabeth-warren-bernie-sanders-2020-1179747

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Sanders has early lead over Warren in battle of the left (Original Post) workinclasszero Feb 2019 OP

I like them both, but prefer Warren at140 Feb 2019 #1

Wut? WheelWalker Feb 2019 #4

"Battle" is not the word I would use to characterize the campaign. Tetrachloride Feb 2019 #2

Yes. Thanks. elleng Feb 2019 #3

I'll be thrilled if either candidate is our nominee. Power 2 the People Feb 2019 #5

Excellent BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #6

The only explanation for this is sexism lunamagica Feb 2019 #7

Hope that doesn't hold out. Amimnoch Feb 2019 #8

She's been off to a rocky start Trenzalore Feb 2019 #9

Agreed. And I think they're going to make it tough on one another in New Hampshire. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #11

Consider the source rocktivity Feb 2019 #10

at140

(6,110 posts)

1. I like them both, but prefer Warren

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 12:37 PM

Feb 2019

she has sharper mind because of age advantage.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

WheelWalker

(8,954 posts)

4. Wut?

Reply to at140 (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 01:16 PM

Feb 2019

Non sequitur

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Tetrachloride

(7,826 posts)

2. "Battle" is not the word I would use to characterize the campaign.

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 12:43 PM

Feb 2019

Battle is something I use for enemies.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

elleng

(130,825 posts)

3. Yes. Thanks.

Reply to Tetrachloride (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 01:13 PM

Feb 2019

I hope/wish your approach would be adopted by everyone here.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Power 2 the People

(2,437 posts)

5. I'll be thrilled if either candidate is our nominee.

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 01:39 PM

Feb 2019

Two very bright lights of real fundamental change. God bless all of our candidates as we confront this evil monster in the White House.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

BannonsLiver

(16,347 posts)

6. Excellent

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 02:29 PM

Feb 2019

Warren can play a hero role here, and I believe she will.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

lunamagica

(9,967 posts)

7. The only explanation for this is sexism

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 04:27 PM

Feb 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Amimnoch

(4,558 posts)

8. Hope that doesn't hold out.

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 04:38 PM

Feb 2019

I’ll support Warren.

No more Bern.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Trenzalore

(2,331 posts)

9. She's been off to a rocky start

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 04:47 PM

Feb 2019

He has an email list and donor list from 4 years ago. He has the advantage.

Neither will be the nominee.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)

11. Agreed. And I think they're going to make it tough on one another in New Hampshire.

Reply to Trenzalore (Reply #9)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 08:22 PM

Feb 2019

Warren is smart to be pushing for all candidates to release their tax returns.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

rocktivity

(44,573 posts)

10. Consider the source

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Sat Feb 23, 2019, 07:56 PM

Feb 2019

I don't call Politico "Politics' Answer to TMZ" for nothing.

While I also ignore Real Clear Politics' editorial, I have come to trust their polls:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/us/2020_democratic_presidential_nomination-6730.html#polls

rocktivity

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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