As Democratic presidential candidates approach the first set of debates of the 2020 election cycle, none of them has outlined a realistic plan to actually pass their ambitious agenda.

Joe Biden’s controversial comments touting his working relationship with segregationist senators were an outgrowth of a broader case he’s been trying to make about his ability to find common ground, even with political adversaries, to advance liberal goals.

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