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2020 presidential candidates at risk of being cut from debates
Politics Jul 1, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) The largest presidential field in modern Democratic politics could quickly shrink as more than half of the contenders are in real danger of failing to meet tougher requirements to participate in the fall round of debates.
Short on support and money and bound by tough party rules, once soaring politicians may soon be seen as also-rans. They include Julian Castro, who is seeking to capitalize on his strong debate performance last week; Kirsten Gillibrand, one of her partys most outspoken feminists; and Cory Booker, who rose to stardom as the energetic mayor of Newark, New Jersey.
A difficult period lies ahead as the party begins to sort through its expansive roster of candidates. The process will help Democrats zero in on someone to challenge President Donald Trump. But it is also forcing candidates to burn through cash to stay competitive and could result in a field thats older, whiter and more male an uncomfortable development for a party that says it prizes diversity.
There are some campaigns that are in something of a Hail Mary mode, said technology entrepreneur Andrew Yang, one of the lesser-known White House hopefuls who expressed confidence in his own chances.
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Currently, the only locks for the fall debates are former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, California Sen. Kamala Harris and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Former Texas Rep. Beto ORourke is likely to qualify, but after an underwhelming debate performance last week, even he is not guaranteed to make the polling threshold. Only polls taken between June 28 and Aug. 28 will count.
The governors in the contest and no less than nine current or former members of Congress have yet to qualify. The bubble candidates include Booker, the New Jersey senator and the only black man in the race; and Castro, the only White House hopeful of Hispanic heritage. Four of the six female contenders including Sens. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Gillibrand of New York have yet to meet the donor or polling thresholds.
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2020 presidential candidates at risk of being cut from debates (Original Post)
DonViejo
Jul 2019
OP
Good. People who have no real chance of the nomination don't belong on the stage.
Honeycombe8
Jul 2019
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Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)1. Good. People who have no real chance of the nomination don't belong on the stage.
There are too many people for the candidates to take time to answer questions and really debate.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
CrispyQ
(36,502 posts)3. We laughed at the 16 member GOP circus in 2016 & now we're the clowns.
We look like we're desperate & don't have a plan. Maybe we are?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bluewater
(5,376 posts)4. The Third debate thins the herd
Two "cattle call" debates allow upstart candidates a chance to get national exposure and possibly break into the top tier.
The qualifying requirements for the third debate should cut the field in half.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)5. Many people agree with you...
... myself included.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
barbtries
(28,810 posts)2. i'm out of work so it was very little,
but i did donate to Booker, Castro, and Inslee, because i want to see more of them. At this point I am supporting Warren but just wanting to help these guys get the numbers they need to make it to the next debate.
$5 or $10 is all it takes.
they're all on ActBlue - i was going to link them but my own ActBlue page opens up automatically
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden