Democratic battle is reminiscent of 2004 Kerry-Dean race
As of this writing, the Democratic presidential contest looks very fluid, with four candidates bunched up in Iowa and New Hampshire. But the sudden relevance of foreign policy, thanks to the confrontation with Iran, has made it look more and more like a two-person race between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
Both candidates think the issue helps them, and they're probably right. Biden's foreign policy experience and comparative hawkishness reinforce support from moderate voters, and Sanders' long record of dovishness helps him
