Warren's moment: Policy plans and rising pollsThe Hill, Jun 11, 2019, Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver
Buoyed by her continued string of policy proposals and her oft-used campaign line “I have a plan for that,†Warren has seen her stock rise and potentially alter the 2020 Democratic primary contest, especially with just over two weeks standing between the field and the first debate of the campaign.
As Niall Stanage writes, Warren’s ascent hurts Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), with whom she’s jostled for control of the liberal lane of the primary contest while former Vice President Joe Biden reaches out for support from moderates. According to a CNN poll over the weekend, Warren now trails Sanders by a single point, closing a double-digit gap seen in polls for months.
More telling, Sanders advisers are starting to knife Warren in the press, with one telling U.S. News & World Report that Warren “fundamentally fails a basic threshold question: Can she beat Trump?†The adviser also criticized Warren’s decision to release a DNA test in late 2018 to prove she has Native American ancestors, albeit distant. Democrats are starting to see Warren’s campaign gain momentum after a slow start, while Sanders could be losing steam with some progressives.
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With Warren on helium watch, Biden faces incoming as a wounded frontrunner. His 2020 opponents see a moment of opportunity. The former vice president’s lead in polls is smaller, particularly in Iowa, as he continues to fend off attacks from several rivals.
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