Sen. Elizabeth Warren is the biggest name to enter (technically “explore”) the 2020 presidential race so far. Her path to the nomination won’t be easy, but the Massachusetts Democrat’s unique brand on policy gives her a chance to influence the field like no other candidate.
Warren, who announced on Monday that she’s considering a bid for the White House, passed on a run in 2016, and faces significant obstacles this time around. …
With no obvious front-runner, Warren still has an opening. But she’s also a rare figure in that, like Bernie Sanders in 2016, she has the potential to exert a strong influence on her party and the primary even if she falls short. CONT.
Benjy Sarlin, NBC News