https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/14/us/politics/democrats-2020-debates.html
So this is kind of interesting. Booker didn't make the cut for the next debate, if it ends up even happening with the labor strike.
That's normal. As the race goes on, people drop out and can't make the next cut.
The change that Booker is suggesting is to change the criteria for making the stage to be fundraising OR poll number instead of fundraising AND poll numbers.
The most surprising thing is that the other contenders, including those who will make the debate, are supporting the idea.
I think raising the requirements as time goes on makes sense in the same way that poker buy-ins go up over the course of a tournament. The most successful players continue and the less successful ones drop out.
Also, no mention whatsoever of Gabbard and her issues with the polls and debates in this article.
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