The lineup was set on Friday for back-to-back Democratic presidential debates later this month, after a lopsided drawing that placed most of the top candidates on a second night that is shaping up to be the marquee event. But it also could lack the drama — and television ratings — of the second night. Because of his debate draw, he will now share the stage with numerous strong candidates who have the shared goal of depleting his standing. How to stage debates with such a sprawling field has consumed the DNC over the past several months. Those lower-polling candidates chosen for the second debate were delighted.

Source: Washington Post June 14, 2019 16:51 UTC