Analysis: Which candidates have made the Democratic debate stage?
A podium for a Democratic debate in 2016. By Amber Phillips Amber Phillips Reporter for The Fix covering Congress, statehouses Email Bio Follow May 17 at 12:09 PM After being criticized for setting up the 2016 debate structure in a way that benefited Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee is going out of its way to host as many candidates as possible on the debate stage.
The DNC decided to cut off the number of candidates who can qualify for a debate at 20. It could be close. Of the 23 major candidates running, 18 appeared to have made the debate, according to a Fix analysis and campaign statements, and five are still trying to get there. We will update this list.Democratic presidential candidate New York Mayor Bill de Blasio just got into the race on Thursday, which could mean he will miss the first debate. 1. Michael F. Bennet: He has been a U.S.
1. John Delaney: The former Maryland congressman, who has been in the race for more than two years, has made the polling requirement but is going hard on the donations. For every dollar donated to his campaign, he is offering to PAY $2 out of his own wallet to charity. — Jenna Lowenstein May 16, 2019 3. John Hickenlooper: The Colorado governor reached the polling qualifications in March.
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