NYT: Sanders surges to lead in Iowa (+8 over Biden, 7 over Buttigieg)

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47. What means something is that Biden has a much wider appeal across demographic groups

and the political spectrum than Sanders, and is far and away more job-specific qualified, experienced, and accomplished. These facts and his ability to communicate at a deeper emotional level with voters gives him a better chance in the GE.

Further, Biden has gone for Trump from day one, not for other Dems. Voters know he is well able for that monster because he’s got his number and clearly articulates the contrast before us in 2020. To make the case for Sanders more difficult, his support is low with our base, the AA electorate. He has failed to create relationships with AA communities and leaders, as graphically demonstrated in his dance with Steyer while Biden, as we often see, was engaging.

Finally, Biden has in-depth knowledge and experience in world affairs as well as stature on the world stage. He is much more the leader for this moment we are in than Sanders whose focus is limited to a set promises he likely can not fulfill in the near future, if ever. Sanders forte has been starting a movement, and he should be commended for that. Does not mean he should become the leader of the free world, CIC of a super power among super powers at such perilous time.

Polls may mean nothing. Fitness for the highest office in the land and to become the most powerful world leader means everything. Biden has demonstrated that he is prepared. Sanders may or may not be.