For months, Democratic progressives have honored an informal cease-fire, burying their differences with nominee Joe Biden’s camp over issues including defense spending, counterterrorism, and China and Middle East policy in an effort to mount a unified challenge to President Donald Trump.
But come Nov. 4, should Biden win, the party’s left wing will take off the gloves, setting the stage for a public brawl for the party’s soul over policy and political appointments to the most senior positions, according to interviews with more than a dozen Democratic insiders.
