US election 2020: Democrats respond to Obama's warning
Barack Obama,Progressives,Bernie Sanders,Elizabeth Warren,Democratic Party,Politics
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Democratic presidential candidates have given their reaction to a warning by former President Barack Obama against moving too far left in politics.
Mr Obama's rare intervention into the Democratic race was a talking point at campaign events on Saturday.
Some Democrats called for unity, while others defended their policy agenda.
Nearly 20 candidates remain in the running and there is much debate over the best approach to taking on President Trump next year.
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