With Bernie Sanders leading in early battleground states and competitive with former vice-president Joe Biden nationally, the Democratic establishment is sounding the alarm. Sanders is running a different campaign – in rhetoric, ideology and base – than other primary candidates. Sanders is a candidate with both a long record of electoral success and real progressive accomplishments in both executive and legislative office. But despite his October heart attack, Sanders appears to be in good health – energetic at rallies and quick-witted during debates. But legislative failure and administrative incompetence in Washington would hurt Democratic re-election chances in 2024 and candidates at every level.

Source: The Guardian January 13, 2020 13:00 UTC