The largest Democratic field in the modern U.S. political era is competing for t...
WASHINGTON - The largest Democratic field in the modern U.S. political era is competing for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination.
Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign stop in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., May 13, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder The diverse group of more than 20 vying to challenge President Donald Trump, the likely Republican nominee, includes seven U.S. senators. A record six women are running, as well as black, Hispanic and openly gay candidates who would make history if one of them becomes the party’s nominee.
Some candidates are beginning to gain traction. Others are still looking for their chance to break through.Here are the Democrats who are ranked in the top eight in the RealClearPolitics national polling average.The leader in polls on Democratic presidential contenders, Biden waited until late April to enter the race - launching his bid by taking a direct swipe at Trump. Biden, 76, who served eight years as vice president under President Barack Obama and 36 years in the U.S.
U.S. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders , speaks as Rev. Al Sharpton looks on at the 2019 National Action Network National Convention in New York, U.S., April 5, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonServing in his first term, the 72-year-old real estate mogul shocked the political establishment in 2016 when he successfully secured the Republican nomination and then won the White House.
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