After a strong performance at the LGBTQ forum and October debate, Elizabeth Warren established her campaign for the Democratic Presidential candidacy.
CNN and the Washington Post hosted the 3rd quarter Democratic presidential debate which held twelve candidates on stage. Vice President Joe Biden was asked about his son and his trip to Ukraine, where he was firm that neither he nor his son did anything wrong.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren stood out by speaking for 23 minutes. While Warren failed to mention much of her financial plan behind Medicare for all, she stayed strong on her defense after attacks from Mayor Pete Buttigeg and Minnesota senator Amy Khlobuchar.
Warren is known for her moderately socialist policies. Thus far, she and Senator Bernie Sanders are the only ones who have expressed their plans for Medicare For All.
Biden previously had a clear lead in the polls but is now challenged by Warren. They are currently tied for the lead in Iowa.
After Hunter Biden’s work with Ukraine was questioned, along with Warren’s crowd pleasing performance at the LGBTQ+ CNN forum, Warren has been given an edge in the polls. This is the first time since announcing that Warren has been tied with Biden in the polls. Warren also held an edge by raising $24.6 million in the third quarter.
Warren’s grassroot campaign has attracted the attention of many. Warren has been able to grab attention from various groups by attending a pride parade in Las Vegas, promising to have a previous public school teacher as her education secretary, and dedicating her campaign to the middle class.
Senior Roger Pavey felt Warren captured a lot of attention this past quarter. Pavey stated, “Not only is she a very strong politician but also caters her ideas to the common people. As a new voter I’m paying special attention to Elizabeth Warren and her interest in the people matters to me.”
If Warren keeps her numbers, the primary race in Iowa will be unpredictable.
