The 2020 Democratic Primary has been wildly unpredictable, largely in part due to the presence of candidates with low national poll numbers. Never before in history have primary debates been held featuring candidates rarely mentioned or talked about in the national discussion.
The vast majority of the attention has been on candidates, such as Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, who are much more frequently mentioned in the national news. This has left candidates like Andrew Yang, Bill De Blasio, and Marianne Williamson on the outside looking in.
That all changed at the most recent debate, which shook up the national political conversation. It was the first major debate of the primary cycle to feature candidates with abnormally low poll numbers.
The debate provided viewers with a stark contrast to previous ones, where only a small fraction of people knew about these then-underdogs. The spotlight finally shone on these underdog candidates, lighting up the issues they are passionate about and giving them an opportunity to make their case directly to the American public.
The cast of characters in the debate was unique, and the messages being discussed were perhaps just as unfamiliar to many viewers. Andrew Yang brought attention to his universal basic income plan, Bill de Blasio discussed income equality and criminal justice reform, and Marianne Williamson showed viewers a side of herself that was rarely seen by the public.
The debate also provided one of the few opportunities for these candidates to talk about truly unique topics. Andrew Yang talked about his plans to reform the industries of robotics and automation, which are both largely unfamiliar topics to many viewers. Bill de Blasio discussed some of the issues facing New York City, often a source of local politics that appeals to a more niche audience.
Overall, this debate showed viewers that the 2020 Democratic Primary is much more than a two-man race. It’s wildly unpredictable, and the information revolving around it is refreshingly unique. While there will be no debating the fact that Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden remain at the top of the heap in the polls, it’s impossible to ignore the impact the more obscure candidates have had on this race.
The 2020 Democratic Primary has been wildly unpredictable, largely in part due to the presence of candidates with low national poll numbers. Never before in history have primary debates been held featuring candidates rarely mentioned or talked about in the national discussion.
The vast majority of the attention has been on candidates, such as Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, who are much more frequently mentioned in the national news. This has left candidates like Andrew Yang, Bill De Blasio, and Marianne Williamson on the outside looking in.
That all changed at the most recent debate, which shook up the national political conversation. It was the first major debate of the primary cycle to feature candidates with abnormally low poll numbers.
The debate provided viewers with a stark contrast to previous ones, where only a small fraction of people knew about these then-underdogs. The spotlight finally shone on these underdog candidates, lighting up the issues they are passionate about and giving them an opportunity to make their case directly to the American public.
The cast of characters in the debate was unique, and the messages being discussed were perhaps just as unfamiliar to many viewers. Andrew Yang brought attention to his universal basic income plan, Bill de Blasio discussed income equality and criminal justice reform, and Marianne Williamson showed viewers a side of herself that was rarely seen by the public.
The debate also provided one of the few opportunities for these candidates to talk about truly unique topics. Andrew Yang talked about his plans to reform the industries of robotics and automation, which are both largely unfamiliar topics to many viewers. Bill de Blasio discussed some of the issues facing New York City, often a source of local politics that appeals to a more niche audience.
Overall, this debate showed viewers that the 2020 Democratic Primary is much more than a two-man race. It’s wildly unpredictable, and the information revolving around it is refreshingly unique. While there will be no debating the fact that Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden remain at the top of the heap in the polls, it’s impossible to ignore the impact the more obscure candidates have had on this race.
