ELECTION 2020

[HairOfTheDog]

Wednesday Democratic Debate

Five Democratic presidential contenders are confirmed to participate in the next presidential primary debate Wednesday, which marks the final debate before Nevada caucus goers pick their candidates February 22.

    --Former Vice President Joe Biden
    --Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg
    --Senator Amy Klobuchar
    --Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders
    --Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren

To appear on the debate stage in Las Vegas, candidates have to meet either a delegate or polling threshold, according to the Democratic National Committee.

Candidates must have won at least one delegate from either the Iowa caucuses or the New Hampshire primary.

For the polling threshold, Democratic contenders must clear 10% in at least four national polls approved by the Democratic National Committee or receive 12% in two single-state polls in South Carolina or Nevada.

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