Bernie Sanders
Pro: There’s a reason Bernie Sanders is the current frontrunner in the Democratic Primary, writes Ryan Kapoor.
Against: Bernie Sanders doesn’t represent most Americans and doesn’t get along with most of Congress, writes Maxwell Zeff.
Pete Buttigieg
Pro: Pete Buttigieg strikes an excellent balance between an understanding of the need for important changes and the importance of gaining the support of a variety of voters, writes Benjamin Schnurr.
Against: Buttigieg lacks experience and progressive ideals, writes Max Ferrandino.
Why Pete Buttigieg should not be the next Democratic nominee
Amy Klobuchar
Pro: Amy Klobuchar is ideally suited to bridge the gap between progressives and moderates, writes Greg Fournier.
Against: Klobuchar lacks the intersectional attitude needed for 21st-century America, writes Masha Leyfer.
Michael Bloomberg
Pro: Bloomberg may not be the favorite candidate, but he’s the most effective, writes Jess Furjanic.
Against: Bloomberg won’t win on money alone, writes James Mazarakis.
Elizabeth Warren
Pro: The progressive fighter has what it takes to reform our broken system, writes Srija Nagireddy.
Elizabeth Warren is the progressive solution to our capitalist reality
Against: Warren is riddled with flaws, writes Greg Fournier.
Joe Biden
Pro: Joe Biden is the most qualified candidate to be president, writes Nathaniel Reynolds.
Against: Biden does not represent the Democratic party, writes Emma Garber.