While the Iowa caucus, the first leg of the Democratic nomination contest for the presidential election of November 3, was held on February 3, "Le Monde" launches its campaign logbook. A daily update, five days a week until September, with campaign facts, political advertisements, polls, maps and figures that allow you to follow and experience the most important electoral competition in the world.
While half-admitting that his deficit in terms of delegates may already be insurmountable in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Bernie Sanders promised to continue his campaign on Wednesday, March 11. He will therefore debate as planned with the favorite Joe Biden on March 15, in Phoenix, Arizona, an appointment which he intends to take advantage of to challenge him on files placed at the heart of his candidacy.
"Trump must be defeated and I will do everything in my power to make it happen", did he declare. " Sunday evening, during the first face-to-face debate of this campaign, the American people will have the opportunity to see which candidate is best placed to achieve this. ", He added, putting back the most virulent criticisms of which he had given Joe Biden a few days earlier.
On Tuesday evening, after further defeats, Bernie Sanders remained silent. "While our campaign has won the ideological debate, we lose the one on eligibility"said Vermont’s independent senator the next day, noting that voters believe his opponent, the former vice president, has the best chance of beating Donald Trump in November.
" This is what millions of democrats and independents believe today He was forced to admit before adding that he remains convinced that he is the best choice. He promised to pressure Joe Biden to get answers on Sunday, especially about the millions of Americans who have no health insurance.
After highlighting his overwhelming dominance among young voters, the senator continued: I say to the democratic establishment, to win in the future, you must win the voters who represent the future of our country. "You need to talk about the issues that concern them. You cannot just be satisfied by winning the votes of older people ", he added.
