Article snippet: Tensions between Sen. MORE have burst into public view in recent days — and that’s a sign of things to come in the 2020 Democratic race. With the Iowa caucuses just seven weeks away, at least four candidates — Warren, Buttigieg, former Vice President MORE (I-Vt.) — have a plausible chance of becoming the nominee. That means sharper contrasts are being drawn and real enmity is becoming apparent. In a speech in New Hampshire on Thursday, Warren took aim at both Biden and Buttigieg, albeit without naming either one. The Massachusetts senator, who has lost altitude in the polls after an earlier surge, complained about candidates who were “counting on Republican politicians having an epiphany” or who believed the road to success was to “adopt Republican critiques of progressive policies.” On Friday, Buttigieg complained about “purity tests” in the party — particularly regarding criticism of his closed-door fundraising events. Those events have been pilloried by some progressive activists who have tarred Buttigieg with the hashtag #WallStreetPete. Warren has abjured similar fundraising events in her presidential campaign, but she did hold them when she ran for reelection to the Senate last year. “The thing about these purity tests is the people issuing them can’t even meet them,” Buttigieg said at a Washington Post event. Strategists across the party believe these skirmishes will only grow hotter. “The knives are going to be coming out full force,” said one Democratic... Link to the full article to read more