Not in it to win it: the dirty little secret of the Democrats’ 2020 battle
The potential upside can be large for candidates who do not win – whether it’s to advance a greater profile or a signature issue or agenda
Political scientists are quick to point out two reasons why a record number of candidates is running for president on the Democratic side in 2020.
One: the Republican president, Donald Trump, is vulnerable with a low-40s approval rating, so the Democratic nominee has a good shot at winning the White House.