Democratic hopefuls will debate for the first time since Bernie Sanders was hospitalized, President Donald Trump targeted Joe Biden and the impeachment inquiry began
Bernie Sanders is recovering from his heart attack. Joe Biden is under siege, and laying into Donald Trump. And the entire Democratic presidential field has become consumed with the House’s impeachment inquiry into the Republican president.
Gabbard last week threatened to boycott the debate, while Steyer said his sole plan is to “present myself to a whole bunch of Americans who don’t know who I am, to try and explain why I’m running, why I think what I’m saying is important and what the future should look like for America.” Bagniewski said the focus on impeachment and Trump’s foreign policy may help voters better compare candidates in the still-sprawling field, with external events training their attention on the same subjects.
For months, the 2020 presidential primary had marched forward largely on its own terms — a steady beat of policy proposals, fundraising, minor skirmishes between rival candidates and organizing offensives in the early nominating states. He said, “But here it is. So, for them, it’s an external event that they’ve got to be able to roll with.”
Sanders has taken steps in recent days to assure supporters of his health, telling CNN last week that he is “confident we’re going to be running a very vigorous campaign.” And Biden has forcefully pushed back on coverage of his son’s business activities in Ukraine, telling reporters to focus fully on accusations that Trump abused his power by asking a foreign leader to investigate Biden’s family. Biden called directly for Trump's impeachment last week.
Warren herself is not without liabilities — and Biden appears increasingly willing to criticize her for the cost of the progressive policies she proposes. In a veiled swipe at the senator known for her voluminous policy papers, Biden said last week, “It takes a proven ability to get things done … We’re not electing a planner.”
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