So far, 10 candidates have qualified for the September debate, according to an ABC News’ analysis of publicly released information and pending verification by the DNC after the qualifying deadline, including:
Who could be left off the stage?
More than half of the crowded Democratic field will be left off stage with the more stringent qualifying rules, and three candidates — Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper — having dropped out of the race in the weeks leading up to the deadline.
According to an ABC News analysis, California activist Tom Steyer and Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard have already met the donor threshold and are closing in on the polling threshold. Their inclusion would increase the number of qualifying contenders and separate the field over two nights. Steyer needs one more poll and Gabbard is two polls short. Motivational speaker Marianne Williamson has met the donor count threshold, but still needs three more qualifying polls.
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Maryland Rep. John Delaney, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Miramar, Florida, Mayor Wayne Messam and Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan are all in danger of not participating in the September debate, since they have not met either the donor threshold or the polling requirement.
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Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theatre July 31, 2019, in Detroit.
When will the finalized list of participants be announced?
Candidates have until Aug. 28 to qualify and the DNC will officially announce the list of participates for the September debate on Aug. 29. More details about the format and the lineup for the debate will be announced Thursday.
Who is moderating the 3rd debate?
Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos, “World News Tonight” Anchor David Muir, ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis and Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos will moderate the debate on Thursday.
What is the format for the 3rd Democratic debate?
The presidential hopefuls will have one minute and 15 seconds for direct response to questions from the moderators and 45 seconds to respond to follow-up questions and rebuttals.
Sourse: abcnews.go.com
