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The Short Version
During the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, a dispute arose between progressives Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders after reports and public statements indicated disagreement over whether Sanders told Warren during a 2018 private meeting that a woman could not win the presidency.
Latest Development
Sanders and Warren headline joint event following election
Sanders and Warren appeared together at a progressive event focused on economic reform, calling on Democrats to push for working-class economic policies and antitrust enforcement.
November 13, 2024 · Verified event
The Beef
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Beef timeline
November 13, 2024
Sanders and Warren headline joint event following election
Verified eventSanders and Warren appeared together at a progressive event focused on economic reform, calling on Democrats to push for working-class economic policies and antitrust enforcement.
Source ↗January 15, 2020
Released debate audio captures Warren confronting Sanders
Verified eventAudio released by CNN showed Warren telling Sanders immediately after the debate, 'I think you called me a liar on national TV,' to which Sanders replied that they should discuss the matter at another time before walking away.
Source ↗January 14, 2020
Sanders and Warren address meeting dispute during Iowa primary debate
Verified eventDuring the Democratic presidential debate in Iowa, Sanders denied telling Warren a woman could not win. Warren stood by her recollection but stated she was not on stage to fight with Sanders. At the end of the debate, Warren appeared to decline Sanders' offer of a handshake.
Source ↗January 13, 2020
Warren states Sanders claimed a woman could not win the presidency
Public statementFollowing media reports regarding a 2018 private meeting between the two candidates, Elizabeth Warren issued a statement saying Sanders disagreed with her assertion that a woman could win the presidency. Sanders strongly denied the claim, calling it ludicrous.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Historical. The primary campaign tension de-escalated following the January 2020 debates, and both senators have since resumed working together on progressive economic initiatives.
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Sources
- 1.SourceSanders and Warren headline joint event following election · Nov 13, 2024
- 2.SourceReleased debate audio captures Warren confronting Sanders · Jan 15, 2020
- 3.SourceSanders and Warren address meeting dispute during Iowa primary debate · Jan 14, 2020
- 4.SourceWarren states Sanders claimed a woman could not win the presidency · Jan 13, 2020
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