Back in November, DNC chair Tom Perez was thrilled with the diverse nature of the field of 2020 Democrats at an early debate:
So excited to be heading to Atlanta today for the fifth #DemDebate. I love traveling not only because I get to see our diverse slate of Democratic candidates, but I also get to talk with and listen to leaders, activists, voters, and supporters in the local community.
— Tom Perez (@TomPerez) November 19, 2019
Not even two months later, here’s the field of Dem candidates who will be participating in the CNN debate:
.@CNN and @TheDemocrats make it official:
The following candidates have qualified for the 7th debate on Tuesday night:
Vice President Joe Biden
Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Mr. Tom Steyer
Sen. Elizabeth Warren— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) January 11, 2020
New: Tuesday's debate lineup is official, and it is who we expect. In podium order, from left to right: @TomSteyer, @ewarren, @JoeBiden, @BernieSanders, @PeteButtigieg, and @amyklobuchar. This is the smallest (and whitest) stage yet https://t.co/i5boBtlvcY
— Zach Montellaro (@ZachMontellaro) January 11, 2020
And we can’t wait for their lectures about diversity!
After all the constant lecturing about diversity, the next Dem debate is about as diverse as a Warren family reunion https://t.co/PI6ObOZxTG
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) January 11, 2020
Average age: 65
(thank God for Buttigieg. He brings it down from 69 without him)
The young, diverse party has managed to produce a field of white Boomers. https://t.co/0vydP2PGuT
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) January 11, 2020
The kids are allwhite https://t.co/Neg3IDPHUH
— Cameron Kasky (@cameron_kasky) January 11, 2020
Dem debate looking like a huffpo editors meeting https://t.co/B1tVgVzUmg pic.twitter.com/jurfnm7SsL
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) January 11, 2020
No candidates of color have qualified https://t.co/BzL65GrvXN
— Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) January 11, 2020
Well…
Only one person of color pic.twitter.com/TRAZB2yFZM
— lisa (@lisa27435743) January 11, 2020
OUCH!
