What you need to know about the next Democratic presidential debate
by Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times
Nov 19, 2019
4 minutes
Well, America, we've done it. We've nearly made it to the latest milestone in this interminable presidential contest: the November Democratic primary debate in Atlanta.
By now, we pretty much know the drill: Contenders will be arrayed on a primary-color-saturated stage, eager to wow the audience with their policy know-how, personal charm and pre-cooked zingers.
On Wednesday night, they'll be at it again. MSNBC and the Washington Post are hosting the fifth debate, which will feature 10 candidates.
For the front-runners - including an ascendant Pete Buttigieg - it's a chance to firm up their standing. For the also-rans, another chance
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