“There will be some of the 24 candidates who will be swinging for Biden in various ways, whether he is not progressive enough, whether he is tied to some bad things in the past. So you have moments here that could potentially be big speed bumps for the former vice president; but clearly, he is the frontrunner.”
Finally, the news anchor noted that more progressive candidates, such as Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are steadily gaining ground amongst Democrat voters.
What Issues Will Biden Face as Time Passes?
Baier’s assessments are sound, to say the least. Despite his lead, Biden has already taken hits from members of his party who believe he isn’t progressive enough. Simultaneously, Biden also attracts frequent censure from conservatives and the right-wing. Attacks from both sides of the aisle are virtually guaranteed to mount as time passes and competition heats up.
Only time will tell whether or not Biden manages to retain his lead in the polls. This June, Democrat debates will commence; this will allow current candidates to increase their platforms, vocalize their proposals and work harder to rise above in-party competition.
