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Democratic Primaries

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Celerity

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Fri Oct 25, 2019, 11:42 AM Oct 2019

Arrrf, Gabbard is now only 2 polls away from making the November debate (also a 6th debate update) [View all]



So is Beto

looks like we might have 11 one one stage atm (9 for sure)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Democratic_Party_presidential_debates_and_forums#Fifth_debate_(November_20,_2019)







Sixth debate (December 12, 2019)

The sixth debate will be held in December 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA at UCLA.

Qualification

A memo released by the DNC on October 25 indicated that the qualification period for the December debate. To qualify in terms of polling, candidates must reach 4 percent or more in four polls approved by the DNC. Alternatively, reaching 6 percent or more in two DNC-approved polls conducted in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada or South Carolina will also be accepted as meeting the polling threshold. To qualify in terms of donors, candidates must receive donations from 200,000 unique donors with 800 unique donors in 20 different states, territories or the District of Columbia.





If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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That might not be a bad thing. madaboutharry Oct 2019 #1
Fox watcher/supporters are giving her the boost to qualify. I have trouble seeing where that is hlthe2b Oct 2019 #5
Because Tulsi is very liberal on social issues at140 Oct 2019 #28
The standards are too loose... too low. The bar needs to be raised. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #2
Somebody around here a long time ago predicted 3rd party runs by some folks. Eliot Rosewater Oct 2019 #7
Doubtful. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #10
I think Tulsi is in transition to declare herself a Republican bluewater Oct 2019 #13
If she campaigns for Trump, she won't convince anyone that is not already convinced Blue_true Oct 2019 #19
Tulsi's base if any exists in Hawaii at140 Oct 2019 #29
No, she won't do that. that doesn't help her hurt Democrats. themaguffin Oct 2019 #22
But it would help Tulsi. She puts her needs first. bluewater Oct 2019 #23
5% and above should be in the debates left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 #3
No, democratic party should remain a big tent party at140 Oct 2019 #30
Um, no left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 #32
Good for her. Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #4
You like spoilers eh? She's already changed her tune on possible 3rd party run. hlthe2b Oct 2019 #6
She hasn't spoiled anything. Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #8
If she runs 3rd party as she told FOX she might do, she surely WILL. This is a site for Democrats.. hlthe2b Oct 2019 #9
I would consider anything reported by fix as suspect. Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Oct 2019 #16
In response to self deleted: Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #17
If she told Fox that she may run third party, how in the hell is that rumour? Blue_true Oct 2019 #20
so again do you have a link to Gabbard saying she is considering a third party run? Voltaire2 Oct 2019 #21
I heard the opposite, that she will NOT run 3rd party at140 Oct 2019 #31
Would she dare even show after her recent appearances on Carlson and Hannity's shows? brush Oct 2019 #11
Yes. Hillary raised her profile... SMC22307 Oct 2019 #26
It's negative attention on the Dem side, positive on the repug side. Trouble is, she's running for.. brush Oct 2019 #34
Yep, and she's not going to go away quietly. (n/t) SMC22307 Oct 2019 #35
Wonder who is behind her run? Seems dsigned to siphon off Dem votes, a la Jill Stein. brush Oct 2019 #36
Don't know, but she was a total nobody who is now being discussed... SMC22307 Oct 2019 #38
Hope yoo're right. brush Oct 2019 #39
More nerve than logic... iwannaknow Oct 2019 #27
Thanks for the great info on the 6th debate! bluewater Oct 2019 #12
yw Celerity Oct 2019 #18
Why all the angst and brou-ha-ha? If Tulsi's found eligible I'm sure she'll withdraw/refuse to abqtommy Oct 2019 #14
You mean Democrat hate? iwannaknow Oct 2019 #25
No. I meant what I said and I said what I meant, I am a Democrat 100%. I think that abqtommy Oct 2019 #33
Ugh! iwannaknow Oct 2019 #24
DNC needs to ban her trueblue2007 Oct 2019 #37
For what? She is a sitting Democratic Party member of Congress. Celerity Oct 2019 #40
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