evidence: The reality of Biden’s policy proposals stands in sharp contrast to a campaign that has positioned him as a centrist Democrat. His platform reflects the triumph of the progressive left and would mark a substantial increase in the size and scope of the federal government. If Biden is elected and signs into law even a fraction of what he’s proposed, he would govern as an unabashed progressive and would be one of the most liberal presidents in American history. [...] It’s fair to argue that Biden’s plans aren’t as progressive as those proposed by some of his competitors for the Democratic nomination (Warren backed $30 trillion in tax hikes), or by some progressives in Congress. But the size and scope of his proposals dwarf those of recent Democratic nominees for president. His budget is one of the most progressive in recent campaign history and more than double the one proposed by Hillary Clinton in 2016. [...] It’s easy to ignore policy discussions during a presidential campaign, particularly when so much mudslinging is going on. But a closer look at Joe Biden’s platform reveals some important indicators of the progressive policies he will pursue, if elected. Those who think they’ll get a moderate in the White House should think again.