2020 Democrats love Obama, but are ready to move on

Climate is another big example of Democrats’ post-Obama positioning. Nearly all Democratic candidates are espousing more aggressive, progressive climate policies and goals, per Axios’ Amy Harder:

Banning fracking, and overall fossil fuel development, on federal lands. Obama had never proposed banning it, and even supported it early on his presidency.

Pushing mandates over market-based policies like cap-and-trade, which was the type of legislation Obama tried to get through Congress early in his presidency.

Cutting emissions to zero within 30 years, compared to 80% by that time, which was Obama’s goal when he left office.