The Democratic candidates have increasingly discussed foreign policy not just on the debate stage, but also on the campaign trail. Since the June debate, security was the topic of 15.2 percent of Biden’s tweets and 14.5 percent of Warren’s. ADBy talking about national security, the top Democratic candidates are working to craft images as potential commanders in chief. Republicans no longer have the monopoly on appearing strong on national security, as traditional party “stereotypes” keep weakening. The Syria withdrawal works to the Democratic candidates’ advantageADBoth Booker and former congressman Beto O’Rourke noted the national security community’s disapproval, specifically mentioning retired general and Trump’s former defense secretary Jim Mattis.

Source: Washington Post October 21, 2019 10:01 UTC