2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee Weekly Power Rankings - March 27, 2019

This list looks at who I believe currently has the best chance of winning the 2020 Democratic Party nomination for President. Only notable individuals who have announced they are running or have formed an exploratory committee are included. I am not a political expert, so don’t take this too seriously. Feel free to provide feedback.


Notes for This Week:

Not a lot of news this week as we wait for Biden's potential announcement, but Pete Buttigieg is rising the ranks as he gains popularity.

1. Bernie Sanders

Previous Ranking: 1 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007–Current); U.S. Representative from Vermont (1991–2007); Mayor of Burlington, Vermont (1981–1989)

2. Beto O'Rourke

Previous Ranking: 2 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Representative from Texas (2013–2019); El Paso City Council (2005-2011)
Note: Despite his early fundraising numbers, Beto didn't get much of a bump in the polls from his announcement. I'd say he and Harris are neck and neck at the moment.

3. Kamala Harris

Previous Ranking: 3 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Senator from California (2017–Current); Attorney General of California (2011–2017); District Attorney of San Francisco (2004–2011)
Note: Harris rolled out her plan to give teachers raises.

4. Elizabeth Warren

Previous Ranking: 4 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2013–Current); Assistant to the President for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2010–2011); Congressional Oversight Panel Chair for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (2008–2010)

5. Cory Booker

Previous Ranking: 5 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2013-Present); Mayor of Newark, NJ (2006-2013); Newark City Council (1998-2002)

6. Amy Klobuchar

Previous Ranking: 6 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Senator from Minnesota (2007-Present)

7. Jay Inslee

Previous Ranking: 7 (-)
Credentials: Governor of Washington (2013-Current); U.S. Representative from Washington (1993-1995, 1999-2012); Washington State Representative (1988-1992)

8. John Hickenlooper

Previous Ranking: 8 (-)
Credentials: Governor of Colorado (2011-2019); Mayor of Denver (2004-2010)

9. Pete Buttigieg

Previous Ranking: 11 (+2)
Credentials: Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012 — Current)

10. Julian Castro

Previous Ranking: 10 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2014–2017); Mayor of San Antonio (2009–2014)

11. Kirsten Gillibrand

Previous Ranking: 9 (-2)
Credentials: U.S. Senator from NewYork (2009–Current); U.S. Representative from New York (2007–2009)

12. Tulsi Gabbard

Previous Ranking: 12 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Representative from Hawaii (2013–Current); Honolulu City Council Member (2011–2012); Hawaii State Representative (2002–2004); Major in Hawaii Army National Guard (2003-Current)

13. John Delaney

Previous Ranking: 13 (-)
Credentials: U.S. Representative from Maryland (2013–2019)

14. Andrew Yang

Previous Ranking: 14 (-)
Credentials: Entrepreneur



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