The DNC Is About To Cut The 2020 Field In Half, And Spark Plenty Of Controversy
The massive Democratic presidential field could begin its inevitable reduction this week with only half of the current candidates set to make the cut for next month's debate.
The controversial decision will please many party stalwarts who worry that the often dizzying number of Democrats seeking the nomination could endanger their chances of defeating President Trump.
But other candidates who have struggled to gain traction and meet the debate qualifications set forth by the Democratic National Committee are already complaining party leaders are trying to manipulate the process — and voters won't even weigh in for more than five months.
The 2020 election has presented the DNC with a new set of challenges as it tries to maneuver
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