The NPR Politics Podcast With A Debate Looming, Progressives Feud and Cory Booker Drops Out
Jan 13, 2020
Cory Booker has suspended his presidential campaign, revealing the challenges of raising funds in a crowded field. In the meantime, tensions are escalating between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren as they confront each other over campaign strategies. The upcoming debate will showcase a smaller group of candidates, highlighting key differences in policies like health care and foreign affairs. With Iowa's demographics leaning heavily towards an all-white candidate field, the dynamics of the race are shifting dramatically.
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Booker's Campaign Suspension
- Cory Booker, known for his energetic personality and positive message, suspended his presidential campaign.
- Many voters liked him but questioned his electability against Donald Trump.
Iowa Poll Insights
- Recent Iowa polls reveal a tight race between Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg, and Biden.
- Many voters remain undecided, and opinions can shift drastically close to the caucuses.
Sanders-Warren Conflict
- The "non-aggression treaty" between Sanders and Warren fractured after a leaked script revealed Sanders' volunteers were told to attack Warren's electability.
- Warren expressed disappointment, while Sanders downplayed the incident.