20 Democrats are seeking to use this week's early introduction to Democratic primary voters, beyond the coffee shops and house parties in the early nominating states, to reset the playing field. Everything you need to know about the DemDebate:
The first Democratic debates are here, and the 2020 contenders are converging on two stages in Miami -- the site of the first debates on Wednesday and Thursday -- in the crucial battleground state of Florida.
Booker, who arrives in Miami after last week's clash with Biden over his rival repeating a refrain of praise for segregationist senators at a fundraiser, the pressure is on to overcome lagging poll numbers that put him in the middle of the field. He has spent the early days of the week doing push-ups, drinking a"lots" of LaCroix, and eating some popcorn to prepare for the big night.
"Wednesday night is going to be a dog fight, let's not kid ourselves," said national press secretary Michael Hopkins."We're going to try to be the adults in the room and be more about substance than about flash." On night two, although it won't be Biden clashing with Booker, he will be standing alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as they are expected to bump elbows to woo the Democratic base and establish their front-runner status.
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