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Chris Matthews is right about the 2020 Democrats but wrong about Bernie Sanders

By Becket Adams
Published February 3, 2020 11:18pm ET
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Chris Matthews is right about the 2020 Democrats but wrong about Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., smiles at a reporter's question as the elevator door closes on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Chris Matthews is correct when he says the current crop of 2020 Democratic primary candidates does not have what it takes to defeat President Trump.

But the longtime MSNBC anchor is wrong to dismiss Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont as a nonstarter for the general election.

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