Detroit to host 2020 Democratic presidential debate in July

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Source: Detroit Free Press

WASHINGTON — Detroit will play host to the second televised debate among a crowded field of Democratic presidential candidates in late July, the Free Press has learned.

The Democratic National Committee told the Free Press on Tuesday that the debate — which could include as many as 20 candidates vying to take on President Donald Trump next year —- will be held over two nights, July 30 and 31, if both nights are deemed necessary as expected.

The lineup of candidates for each night will be determined at random. Most national polls have former Vice President Joe Biden — who hasn't announced that he's running — with an edge over a large field that includes U.S. Sen.Bernie Sanders of Vermont, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas, among many others.

"Detroit embodies the values and character of the Democratic Party," said DNC Chairman Tom Perez. "It's a city of grit and determination, a city that has gotten knocked down, only to get back up stronger. ... Detroit is the perfect place for our party's second debate."

Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/04/02/democratic-presidential-candidates-2020-debate-detroit/3341724002/

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1. Very smart move. We need to emphasize we are the party of inclusion by showing it ...

we need to energize all segments of those who should be Democrats and would be if they really felt the party had its back. We do their backs but sometimes we don't make it known.

[LisaM]

2. Then I really hope two issues come up - broken voting machines in Detroit and Michigan recount laws.

Both of those things played an enormous role in the 2016 Presidential election. It would be quite remiss not to bring those issues up.

We can beat each other up over election strategy and appealing to the lowest common denominator all we want, but the fact is that Republicans ignore that and get straight to suppression, repression, and deflection when it comes to actual elections. Knock them off the rolls, make it difficult to vote, and if people persist in trying to vote anyway, throw some fake news and misleading social media their way so they question their choices.

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. and Flint water and Wall Street's control over too much of our industries and companies. nt

[DownriverDem]

3. Excellent!

I hope I can get tickets. Yes, Biden can win the Electoral College.