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Deep Divide Between Progressives, Moderates Colors Democratic Race

Jim Malone

   WASHINGTON - The U.S. Democratic Party finds itself at a crossroads at
   a critical time in the 2020 election cycle.

   Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, is
   the clear front-runner for the party nomination, despite warnings from
   moderate Democrats that Sanders would lead the party to defeat in
   November against President Donald Trump.

   As Democrats prepare for the busiest weeks of the primary season, they
   find their party once again sharply divided between its progressive
   wing and moderates, reminiscent of the 2016 nomination battle where
   Hillary Clinton eventually outlasted Sanders.

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