The real test for Hillary Clinton is the first debate of the primaries..

[Agnosticsherbet]

14. Might want to bring this up with Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

and other members of the DNC.

They are the folk deciding on debates.

Candidates do not make that call.

Democrats approve six presidential primary debates
The Democratic National Committee said it will sanction six presidential primary debates starting this fall, including one event each in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.

“We’ve always believed that we could have a competitive primary process, and that debates would be an important part of that process,” DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Tuesday. “Our debate schedule will not only give Democratic voters multiple opportunities to size up the candidates for the nomination side-by-side, but will give all Americans a chance to see a unified Democratic vision of economic opportunity and progress — no matter whom our nominee may be.”

Each of the four early presidential nominating states will host a sanctioned debate, plus there will be two more under the DNC plan. The sponsors will be a combination of state parties, local and national media, digital platforms and civic organizations.

The DNC, like its Republican counterpart, is seeking exclusivity from Democratic presidential candidates. If a candidate participates in a non-sanctioned debate, he or she would lose the ability to participate in those backed by the DNC.