How the Democratic Debates Narrow the Field

The Daily

• Episode: How the Democratic Debates Narrow the Field
• Website: The Daily
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• Duration: 00:25:21
• Published: 2019-08-02 11:53

Twenty Democratic presidential candidates have appeared on the debate stage for the last time. That’s in part because the Democratic National Committee has introduced a set of rules explicitly designed to narrow the field. We look at the intended and unintended consequences of that change. Guest: Reid J. Epstein, a political reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:

• It will be twice as hard for the 2020 Democrats to qualify for the next debate. In addition to the seven who already have, three are within striking distance.
• Democratic candidates aiming to replace President Trump are forced to choose between adopting his media tactics or being left behind as others do.