What Went Down On Night One Of The First Democratic Debates

The women on stage will have some baked in advantages, according to political science research. Studies find that individuals perceive women as better able to handle issues like reproductive rights, which according to Morning Consult is one of the top issues Democrats want to see discussed, in the debates!

We just heard from Julian Castro, the one Latino candidate who is seeking the Democratic nomination. I’m curious to see how much he targets Latinx voters specifically. A recent Latino Decisions poll had him at 9 percent among Latinx voters, which was still behind Biden (20 percent) and Sanders (19 percent).

When I was reporting on campaign funding and corruption, researchers told me that one of the tough things here is figuring out what to replace the current fundraising system with. If we don’t get the $$ for wealthy PACs, that’s not necessarily a win. Small donors have been shown to lead candidates toward more extreme views, for instance.