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So far, the Democratic 2020 race has been infamous for the sheer quantity of candidates - 21 to be exact - pictured above. However, tonight at midnight, only 10 will have completed the requirement the DNC has for continuing support from the party and participation in debates.This issue of qualification is closely related to our discussions of power and government structure as the idea of a party not necessarily accountable to the people (at least not directly) having the power to decide who (realistically) can or can not become president is capable of undermining democracy. This is especially true in the Democratic Party where "superdelegates" can vote on candidates without any input from the public. This current "make or break" phase is not likely to be controversial as I would venture to say that no person in the class can name all 11 candidates being eliminated, but it is notable to consider the impact that political parties wield in America.
Alexander Adelman
