They both served in Congress, in different chambers professing different affiliations. One's from Texas, the other Vermont. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Beto O'Rourke now find themselves facing off in Iowa.
, O'Rourke traveled the state by car as he mulled making a bid for the White House. O'Rourke's plans for this week include small events inside Iowa homes and bigger events including a rally at the University of Iowa.Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally to kick off his 2020 presidential campaign, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, March 2, 2019.differences have come to light through policy proposals such as Sanders' backing of "Medicare for all.
Sanders, who identifies in Congress as an independent, regularly caucuses with the Democrats but describes himself as a Democratic Socialist, to the ire of some Democratic colleagues. O'Rourke served in the House as a Democrat and insists he's a capitalist.
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