Democratic Primaries

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts) Mon Jul 8, 2019, 10:55 AM Jul 2019

CNN to conduct live draw for second Democratic debates

CNN will conduct a live televised draw to decide which of two primary debates the 20 Democratic candidates will appear in on July 30 and 31, the network announced on Monday.

The draw will take place at 8:00 p.m. on July 18.

The two debates, both from Detroit, will be moderated by CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash, “CNN Tonight” anchor Don Lemon and “The Lead” and “State of the Union” anchor Jake Tapper.

In order to qualify for the debates, candidates must either average more than 1 percent support in three qualified polls or have 65,000 unique donors to their respective campaigns. For the latter qualifier, the candidates must have at least 200 different donors per state in a minimum of 20 states.

The 20 candidates who do qualify for the July 30-31 debates will be notified by the Democratic National Committee and CNN on July 17, one night before the live draw.

https://thehill.com/homenews/media/451952-cnn-to-conduct-live-draw-for-second-democratic-debates

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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CNN to conduct live draw for second Democratic debates (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Jul 2019 OP

Was it a random drawing to decide which of the two nights for the MSNBC/NBC debates? hlthe2b Jul 2019 #1

I think it was. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #2

Yes, I believe this is how bluewater Jul 2019 #3

seems fair, especially having divided by tiers first. Is that likewise part of CNN's plan? hlthe2b Jul 2019 #4

I think so, I think it's something the DNC wants. bluewater Jul 2019 #6

Can we get odds? True Dough Jul 2019 #5

I bet they put Warren against Biden mainstreetonce Jul 2019 #7

Should be culled to fewer than 20 and have real debates. JudyM Jul 2019 #8

The debates keep aiming lower loyalsister Jul 2019 #9

The 3rd debate will have tighter criteria. marylandblue Jul 2019 #12

They should drop the pretense and let the real candidates debate each other . tritsofme Jul 2019 #10

Ridiculous. It's turning our democracy into the NBA lottery tishaLA Jul 2019 #11

hlthe2b

(102,293 posts)

1. Was it a random drawing to decide which of the two nights for the MSNBC/NBC debates?

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 10:57 AM

Jul 2019

I never heard how the actual night assignments were made...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)

2. I think it was.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 10:59 AM

Jul 2019

I remember hearing that they pulled the names from a barrel or something like that.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

bluewater

(5,376 posts)

3. Yes, I believe this is how

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 11:00 AM

Jul 2019

They divided the candidates into two tiers based on polling, then randomly drew from each tier. So, half of each tier went on each night.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

hlthe2b

(102,293 posts)

4. seems fair, especially having divided by tiers first. Is that likewise part of CNN's plan?

Reply to bluewater (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 11:01 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

bluewater

(5,376 posts)

6. I think so, I think it's something the DNC wants.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 11:06 AM

Jul 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

True Dough

(17,306 posts)

5. Can we get odds?

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 11:03 AM

Jul 2019

Is there some way to bet on this?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)

7. I bet they put Warren against Biden

Reply to True Dough (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 11:11 AM

Jul 2019

2bucks

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

JudyM

(29,251 posts)

8. Should be culled to fewer than 20 and have real debates.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 11:31 AM

Jul 2019

I agree with the major point of this opinion, though I don’t think it needs to be a series of just one-on-ones at this early stage. Something in between that allows for real substantive debate.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/save-the-democrats-nomination-process-by-giving-voters-real-debates-2019-07-08

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

9. The debates keep aiming lower

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 12:49 PM

Jul 2019

I don't see how we will have a candidate of substance when the media and DNC promote the horserace campaign analysis based on lottery selected candidates.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

12. The 3rd debate will have tighter criteria.

Reply to loyalsister (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:58 PM

Jul 2019

Only one night, 10 is the max, and more likely to be only 7 or 8 qualifiers.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

tritsofme

(17,380 posts)

10. They should drop the pretense and let the real candidates debate each other .

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:13 PM

Jul 2019

There are just too many minor candidates to make these events meaningful.

Let’s see Biden, Harris, Warren, Sanders, and maybe Buttigieg on a stage together, that’s where the real action is, and even that is a big crowd.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

tishaLA

(14,176 posts)

11. Ridiculous. It's turning our democracy into the NBA lottery

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2019, 01:43 PM

Jul 2019

by doing this. I understand that these things are drawn randomly, but there's no need to turn it into a TV show.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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