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For those following the Democrat 2020 race this is some smart analysis. The most apt comparison for Joe Biden's bid isn't Clinton or Jeb Bush from '16 but Mitt Romney from '12. washingtonpost.com/politics/for-j…
As @danbalz notes, Biden (like Romney) is streaks ahead of rivals 6-ish months into the full campaign, but is having to tack towards the purist wing of the party amid attacks as his past record is picked apart.
Shows there is a path though for a much maligned front-runner.
Shows there is a path though for a much maligned front-runner.
@danbalz But he adds the comparison only stretches so far...
- Biden's rivals look more capable than Romney's
- Biden yet to swat away challengers like Romney
- Romney looked a more competent debater
- Biden's rivals look more capable than Romney's
- Biden yet to swat away challengers like Romney
- Romney looked a more competent debater
Here’s a reminder of where the poll of polls stands. Biden still double digits ahead nationally. Warren has now overtaken Bernie into second.
(From @RealClearNews)
(From @RealClearNews)
