The memo points out: "In 2015, many leading outlets ignored Sanders’ candidacy, assuming it would not have much impact. Now, four years later, after having shown significant impact and growth, many media outlets are prematurely declaring that the movement is dead."
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It continues: "Yes, Biden is the incumbent frontrunner. But according to the data, Bernie is by far the leading challenger and contender. "A CORONATION ISN'T ACTUALLY HAPPENING" (all caps and emphasis mine) Rather, a primary is taking shape."
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Continued: "Bernie’s campaign has solidified its position in key early states. That has happened as this campaign continues to build the largest volunteer base in the field. In a four-day swing through the South earlier this month"
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The rest of memo goes into key data from national and early state polling. - The most recent national Quinnipiac Poll showed Sanders posting the largest month-to-month gain (+5) of any candidate in the race.pic.twitter.com/j0qiGkXEA1
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-It also showed particularly strong fav/unfav numbers for him among African Americans (66-19) and Latinos (49-30).
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- The most recent Iowa Starting Line/Change Research Poll found Sanders tied with Biden atop the field in the first-in-the-nation caucus state. Both candidates had nearly double the support of the next closest candidate.
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- The most recent Nevada Change Research poll found Sanders just 5 points behind Biden in that early caucus state. Sanders was lauded by the state’s teachers for his strong education policy rollout earlier this week.
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- The most recent California Change Research poll found Sanders 7 points behind Biden in that Super Tuesday state. While Biden has decided to skip the California Democratic Party convening this weekend, Bernie will be attending and traveling all over the state to earn support.
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I'm not a fan at all of Bernie's staff adopting the language of Biden being the "incumbent frontrunner". They should proudly declare that Bernie was and is the frontrunner. Just do it, be bold and confident.
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I think its actually diminishing Biden's standing as the current frontrunner, specifically bc he is an 'incumbent' former VP, and not on merits.
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