Six on 2020: Eyeing the White House: the Democratic Field; MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020

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Six on 2020: Eyeing the White House: the Democratic Field; MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats; Democrats Targeting A Very Specific Demographic For 2020; Who is Julián Castro?; Elizabeth Warren to propose new ‘wealth tax’ on very rich Americans; The Lackluster 2020 Democratic Field


Eyeing the White House: the Democratic Field






 MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

"President Trump gave a fleeting, low-key nod to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the civil rights hero’s national holiday Monday, while Democrats who may run against Trump in 2020 fanned out to public events across the nation for more fulsome tributes.

The contrast served as a reminder both of Trump’s troubled record on race relations, and of how central black voters will be in choosing the Democratic Party’s nominee to unseat him. One aspirant, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, chose the day to announce her candidacy; she likely will be the only black woman in what’s becoming a crowded party contest.


Former Vice President Joe Biden, who has been weighing a 2020 bid, used his appearance at a Washington event to criticize Trump’s impact on race relations, and acknowledged to a mostly black audience that whites are often blind to the racism around them.

“We’ve learned in the last two years it doesn’t take much to awaken hate,” Biden said, speaking at a memorial hosted by civil rights activist Al Sharpton. “White America has to admit there’s still a systematic racism — and it goes almost unnoticed by so many of us.”
















 Elizabeth Warren to propose new ‘wealth tax’ on very rich Americans, economist says







The Lackluster 2020 Democratic Field

"Beto isn’t merely the slightly flaky, out-of-work husband of a real-estate heiress. He’s running third in polls of the 2020 Democratic presidential field. His emo style and recent missteps exemplify the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the likely Democratic contenders. Judging from polls, Donald Trump is headed toward a one-term presidency. His best chance for reelection is pulling an opponent he can make as unpopular as he is. The Democrats seem more than willing to help him. In 1988, Democrats fielded the “seven dwarves” against George H.W. Bush. The 2020 cycle is shaping up to include 20 Smurfs. Trump is Gargamel."





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