(CNN) The most diverse field of Democratic presidential candidates in history is now boiled down to a debate stage that lacks black or Latino candidates . The smaller debate stage might reflect the favorites of established Democratic voters and donors, but makes it harder to expand the party's electorate, some organizers said. Others point out that the winnowing stage is the reality of a field where non-white candidates have failed to galvanize non-white voters. Biden last week told reporters that the debate stage is "not representative of the Democratic Party." However, polls have shown that non-white voters are sending the message that representation isn't all they are looking for in a presidential nominee.

Source: CNN December 13, 2019 22:52 UTC