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 pauses while speaking 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.
Still, he has taken on Trump directly on the president’s home turf, blasting on Trump Organization in a May 13 news conference and ordering the president’s privately held company to meet newly enacted emissions standards in its skyscrapers or face significant fines. He has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s policies on climate change, immigration and policing.
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