First Democratic presidential debate set for Miami's Arsht Center, host NBC News announces

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

WASHINGTON — The first Democratic presidential debate will take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami on June 26 and June 27, NBC News announced Friday.

NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo are hosting the first official debate of the primary season, which will air live across all three networks from 9 to 11 p.m. ET. each night.

Twenty candidates will participate — 10 on each night — and to qualify, candidates need to meet one of two thresholds: Either register at least 1 percent support in at least three polls or collect at least 65,000 online donations.

So far, at least 18 candidates have qualified, according to an unofficial analysis by NBC News.

If more than 20 qualify, which looks increasingly likely as the Democratic 2020 field keeps growing, then candidates who meet both qualifications will be given a preference, followed by those who have the highest polling average, then those with the most online donations.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/first-democratic-presidential-debate-set-for-miamis-arsht-center-host-nbc-news-announces/ar-AABberF?item=delivery_service_enabled:false&item=personalization_enabled:false

[Hortensis]

1. Hmm, 10 each night and so far at least 18 qualified,

but apparently could be more than 10 on that stage.

That's 6 weeks away on a Wednesday and Thursday. At 2 hours each, I'll probably record so I can skip to candidates who have a chance and whose first debate messages the nation will hear.

Thanks, Yo Mama.

[JustAnotherGen]

3. That's a good strategy

I think I'll do that too.

[ancianita]

2. Florida will be veerrry receptive to Inslee's accomplishments in slowing climate change.

His recent clean energy laws for Washington state will be listened to closely.

By all the other candidates.

And he's the only current executive among them.

Inslee/Harris 2020.

[BlueWI]

4. Excellent news!

It will be great to hear the candidates' voices.

[DesertRat]

5. I'm looking forward to it. k&r

[oasis]

6. June 26/27. Thanks

[Celerity]

7. nice!