Joe Biden Is on Top of the Democratic Primary Field. How Does He Stay There?

Before Joe Biden announced his presidential campaign, the former vice president privately worried about the fundamentals. Could he raise the money needed to mount a credible campaign? Could he assemble a diverse and experienced staff? Would he be a good fit for a Democratic base that's drifted more to the left since he last ran?

A month into the campaign, Biden has checked each of those boxes, and then some.

Before Joe Biden announced his presidential campaign, the former vice president privately worried about the fundamentals. Could he raise the money needed to mount a credible campaign? Could he assemble a diverse and experienced staff? Would he be a good fit for a Democratic base that's drifted more to the left since he last ran? A month into the campaign, Biden has checked each of those boxes, and then some.