Sanders-Warren rift highlights liberal divide: purity versus pragmatism

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capitalism with tougher rules, has produced detailed policy plans, some with multiple pages listing funding mechanisms and other specifics. Sanders, by contrast, calls himself a democratic socialist and says billionaires shouldn’t exist; he speaks in broad-brush terms and has shown less interest in justifying his ideas by explaining precisely how they would be enacted or detailing how they would be paid for.

The two also show very different personal styles. Sanders recently revealed to the New York Times editorial board that he avoids calling people on their birthdays, which he sees as distasteful pandering that distracts from the issues. Warren uses nearly any excuse to contact numerous acquaintances, calling people when they get a new job just to wish them luck.

Sanders-Warren rift highlights liberal divide: purity versus pragmatism