The lineups for the second Democratic debates have been chosen. Here's what to expect:
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are slated to take the stage and face each other anew on July 31, after CNN on Thursday selected the lineups for the second Democratic debate.Story Continued Below
The 20 candidates were divided into three tiers based on public polling and chosen live at random to balance out the two nights.Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, Gov. Steve Bullock, former Rep. John Delaney, former Gov. John Hickenlooper, Rep. Tim Ryan and author Marianne Williamson.Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen.
The candidates were chosen within their groups, with the first group consisting of the 10 candidates averaging less than 1 percent across three qualifying polls. The second group included the six candidates averaging between 1 and 9.9 percent, and the final four candidates made up the last group of those averaging 10 percent or more. Candidates had to secure at least 1 percent in at least one of the polls to be included, according to CNN.
Harris and Biden clashed during the first Democratic debate over the former vice president's past positions on racial issues, including opposition to federally mandated busing and working with segregationist senators. The pair will be standing next to each other during the second debate later this month.
Booker will also be standing next to Biden on the stage, possibly setting up another clash. Biden and Booker got into a verbal confrontation over the former vice president's comments on his interactions with segregationist senators.Bullock will participate in the debate for the first time after failing to qualify for the first round of debates in late June. He replaces Rep. Eric
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