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As First Votes Near, 2020 Democratic Race Looks Wide Open

Reuters

   DUBUQUE, IOWA - With just weeks to go before Iowans kick off the
   Democratic presidential nominating contest on Feb. 3, the only
   certainty about the race seems to be its uncertainty.

   At least four contenders -- former vice president Joe Biden, U.S.
   Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg, the
   former mayor of South Bend, Indiana -- are seen as having a shot at
   winning the crucial early nominating state.

   All are betting on a win or strong finish in Iowa to propel them toward
   the nomination to take on Republican President Donald Trump in November
   2020.

   With a new poll showing a virtual tie among front-runners and many
   voters still reluctant to commit to one candidate, all have reason to
   hope. After record fundraisings in the fourth quarter for several
   candidates, they have also money to spend.

   A CBS News/YouGov poll released on Sunday showed a three-way tie
   between Biden, Sanders and Buttigieg, at 23% with Warren and U.S.
   Senator Amy Klobuchar trailing behind.

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