A new IBD/TIPP poll finds Elizabeth Warren leading the Democratic pack with 27%, followed by Joe Biden at 26%, Bernie Sanders at 10% and Pete Buttigieg at 7%.
No other Democrat registered more than 3% in the survey.

Save to FavoritesA new IBD/TIPP poll finds Elizabeth Warren leading the Democratic pack with 27%, followed by Joe Biden at 26%, Bernie Sanders at 10% and Pete Buttigieg at 7%.
No other Democrat registered more than 3% in the survey.

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