Democratic Candidates Scramble Through New Hampshire As Next Debate Deadline Approaches

Montana Governor Steve Bullock campaigning in Concord at the house of former N.H. Senate President Sylvia Larsen. (Credit Josh Rogers/NHPR)

While late summer can be a quiet time on the presidential primary campaign trail, many Democratic candidates face a crucial test in the coming days: either qualify for the next round of televised debates, or risk losing relevance.

That urgency was on display as candidates made the rounds this weekend in New Hampshire.

As he campaigned in Concord Saturday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock cited dystopian science fiction to describe running in the 2020 Democratic prrimary:

“The way this Hunger Games has been set up — you are supposed to have your moment, and your moment is actually six months before you guys actually make the decision. So it really is now about clicks, and raising money and stuff like that, which isn’t good for our party and our democracy.”

Read the rest of the story at NHPR’s website.