DNC raising criteria for participation in third presidential debate, announces host networks

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Wednesday that it is increasing polling and fundraising criteria for candidates to qualify for its third presidential debate.

To participate in the third debate, candidates must receive 2 percent or more support in at least four polls, the DNC said. The threshold for earlier debates is 1 percent in three polls.

Candidates will also have to certify that their campaigns have received donations from a minimum of 130,000 individual donors and 400 unique donors per state in at least 20 U.S. states to qualify for the third debate. Currently, a candidate could receive contributions from 65,000 donors and appear on the debate state.

The criteria announced on Wednesday will remain in place for a fourth debate in October, according to the DNC.

The DNC also said that ABC will partner with Univision to host the third debate on Sept. 12.

A second night could be added on Sept. 13 if enough candidates qualify, it added.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/445876-dnc-raising-criteria-for-participation-in-third-debate-announces-host

[bearsfootball516]

1. Good decision.

This will cut waaaaaay back on all the fringe candidates who have no chance.

[Politicub]

2. Seems reasonable. The field should be winnowed down somewhat by the third debate.

This will test the staying power of the front runners, and give the people building momentum another chance to state their case.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Gotta thin the herd somehow.

I don't get why people with no reasonable chance of getting the nomination have been declaring their candidacy. Do they think they'll be that one long-shot who just takes off (like Obama did, and Buttigieg seems to be doing)? Are they angling for the running mate position? Do they just want attention? Why on earth would someone like purveyor of woo Marianne Williamson jump in, and who the hell is actually supporting her?