Emerging Democratic leaders to challenge Trump in 2020
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Senator Elizabeth Warren addresses the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
February 10, 2017
Whether or not you were pleased with the results of the 2016 presidential election, the unusual and tense race that led up to Election Day on November 8, 2016 has many wondering if Trump will seek re-election and who the most likely candidates will be to run against him. To help make sense of this, The Dial profiles two likely candidates for the 2020 presidential race, due to their expressed interest or esteemed positions within the Democratic Party.
Cory Booker
Cory Booker could be a potential candidate running in the Democratic camp in the next election. Serving as the Mayor of Newark from 2006-2013, he gained a reputation as a very personable and approachable leader, exemplified by his public service work in the Newark community and his equable presence on social media. He has a history of supporting affirmative action, same-sex marriage and abortion, as well as working towards plans for climate change and scaling down U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Since 2013, he has served as a junior Senator from New Jersey. Recently, he has taken on criticism and applause from both sides of the political spectrum as he became the first Congressman to speak out against Trump’s nominees for Cabinet positions.
Elizabeth Warren
While Elizabeth Warren is a seasoned voice in the Democratic Party, many suspect that the 67-year-old Senator from Massachusetts might try and run on a national platform. A former professor of law and member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, she is an avid supporter of protecting consumer rights. The first female senator from Massachusetts, a role she has played since 2012, Warren has also served on the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. She has taken a strong stance on civil rights and environmental issues. Notably, she has proposed leading the world in investing in green technology and making 50% of American energy clean and carbon free by 2030. Warren is also an avid supporter of the DREAM Act.
