The NPR Politics Podcast Candidates Jockey For Position As Sanders Alternative Ahead of Tuesday Debate
Feb 24, 2020
Candidates are scrambling to find a viable alternative to Bernie Sanders as the South Carolina primary looms. Joe Biden struggles to regain his status with Black voters while facing stiff competition from Tom Steyer. The dynamics of the upcoming Democratic debate are shifting, with candidates grappling for key demographics. There’s increasing tension as they anticipate the impact of their performances on Super Tuesday. Tune in for insights into the high-stakes maneuvering of the Democratic race!
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Sanders as Frontrunner
- Bernie Sanders is the frontrunner with momentum after expanding his coalition in Nevada.
- The other candidates must challenge him now or risk the race being over.
Target Sanders
- Democrats need to challenge Sanders to prevent him from becoming the nominee.
- They should have focused on Sanders instead of Bloomberg in Nevada.
Democrats' Dilemma
- Democrats risk mirroring the Republicans' 2016 mistake by not coordinating attacks against Sanders.
- Their focus on individual ambitions may inadvertently lead to Sanders' nomination.