Outside the Beltway

Next week’s Democratic debate could have as few as five candidates.

“Medicare For All” is the centerpiece of Elizabeth Warren’s campaign for President, but she’s not talking about it as much as she used to.

A much smaller debate stage led to a much better debate last night.

It’s time for the last Democratic debate of 2019, and the stage will be smaller than it has at any time in the past.

With Kamala Harris”s exit from the race, some are raising questions about why minority candidates have failed to break through in a party that has a very diverse base.

Andrew Yang is upset about the fact that he’s largely being ignored at the Democratic debates. He’s right, but that’s at least partly his fault.

The fifth Democratic debate brought some candidate clashes, but hardly the no-holds-barred type of event you might expect for this late in the pre-primary process.

Taking a look at the state of the race as Democratic prepare to clash in tonight’s fifth debate.

Former Vice-President Joe Biden continues to hold a strong lead in South Carolina even while slipping in other early states.

More good news for Mayor Pete.

Based on a number of factors, it appears that the Democratic field for 2020 has shrunk from more than 20 to just 5 viable candidates. Is there room for more?

The first round of polls after last week’s debate has good news for the former Vice-President.

The fourth Democratic debate saw a viewership dip from September, but there are likely some good reasons for that.

Elizabeth Warren took most of the fire during last night’s fourth Democratic debate, which will likely go a long way toward winnowing down a crowded field.

With twelve Democrats set to clash tonight in Ohio, it’s time to take a look at the state of the race.

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is behind in the polls but still able to stay alive financially.

The next Democratic Debate will have the most people on stage at one time of any debate so far.

The latest Des Moines Register poll puts Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren at the top of the pack in the Hawkeye State.

For the most part, the third debate appears to have had little immediate impact on the race for the Democratic nomination.

After falling for the second debate, ratings were back near record levels for the third debate.

The top ten candidates in the race for the Democratic nomination clashed last night in a debate that made clear the different ideological directions that this race is pulling their party.

This evening ten Democratic candidates for President, including all of the front runners, appear on stage together for the third debate of the 2020 election cycle.

The stage for the third Democratic debate, scheduled for mid-September, is set and its half the size of its predecessors.

Joe Biden continues to lead the Democratic field but Elizabeth Warren has slipped into second while Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris appear to be slipping.

Future debates among the 2020 Democratic candidates are likely to have fewer participants. That’s a good thing.

The first night of the second Democratic debate consisted largely of clashes between the party’s progressive wing and more moderate elements.

The lineups for the second Democratic debate are set, and they include some interesting pairings.

Democratic voters and donors appear to be narrowing their choices for a nominee down, which could mean a short future for a lot of current Democratic candidates.

Democrats clashed, to some degree, in last night’s inaugural debate of the 2020 season but they clearly agreed far more than they disagreed.

Bernie is back and running for President, but he’s likely to face a tougher road this time around.

It’s far too early, but Joe Biden’s advantages in these polls of Democratic voters can’t be ignored.

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar became the latest Democrat to enter the 2020 race on Sunday.

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is reportedly considering a bid for the Democratic Presidential Nomination in 2020.

Just 1,436 days until Election Day 2020!