Dislike toward Trump

Many moderate democrats are feeling pressure to move left and it has put them in some uncomfortable positions. They are not in favor of open borders, reparations, wealth tax, cash handouts, the new green deal or confiscating guns. That is why many lean toward Joe Biden as he is seen as more middle of the road but they are concerned about his ability to beat Trump. Their hope is that the candidate will move toward the center and they will not have to deal with these positions that they see as extreme. The base however is growing stronger and will not be happy with any moves away from the far left positions, a move they will see as a sellout. The current compromise strategy is to drum up enough dislike for Trump hoping this will unite both groups.