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Algernon Moncrieff

(5,961 posts) Tue Jan 8, 2019, 08:49 AM Jan 2019

WaPo: How would you narrow the 2020 Democratic field? [View all]

Democratic voters have no shortage of choices as the 2020 presidential primaries draw nearer. More than three dozen politicians, former officials and political outsiders have considered throwing their hats into the ring, with at least 20 likely to commit by the first primary debate in 2019.

They all bring different visions of what the party needs. Is it generational change, a history-making barrier breaker, a centrist with a proven ability to win Trump voters or a military veteran?

But the decision is not up to them. For the voters who will decide, here is a quick guide to help with understanding the choices ahead.

Article includes fun interactive chart

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WaPo: How would you narrow the 2020 Democratic field? [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 OP

Almost two years out, I won't. spanone Jan 2019 #1

I get that. I thought the interactive chart was fun. Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #10

Not that he would necessarily get my vote but sellitman Jan 2019 #2

That is surprising Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #7

Why should he be on that list? Other than his surname. TSheehan Jan 2019 #11

He's young, the rep for Mass 4, and voters seem to like him Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #15

We have one declared candidate and more pressing matters to worry about. Squinch Jan 2019 #3

I know this is wishful thinking, but I would like to see panader0 Jan 2019 #4

We will really appreciate your reasoning when 20 people are getting up on a stage to debate Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #12

By voting in the primary. Iggo Jan 2019 #5

They have a fun, interactive chart Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #8

Yeah, I'm just not interested in their trying to split us up into rival camps. Iggo Jan 2019 #19

I agree on that Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #20

Narrow???! How about examining our choices first? As they present? Hortensis Jan 2019 #6

Only one offers a real choice, has inspired so many, and has been on the right side for decades. TSheehan Jan 2019 #9

Martin O'Malley??? Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2019 #13

Who? TSheehan Jan 2019 #16

"Democratic choice." Keep up. Squinch Jan 2019 #21

I would use a type of election called "Primaries." lagomorph777 Jan 2019 #14

Why not celebrate the fact that we have so many excellent Dems willing to take on an incumbent? Hekate Jan 2019 #17

ixnay the ernie sandersbay Maru Kitteh Jan 2019 #18