The White Man's Bump
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In this Episode:
Are white male presidential candidates receiving preferential treatment from the Democratic Party? As the Democratic presidential primary field grows whiter and more male, we discuss how the Party and its rigid reliance on polling and fundraising numbers in its debate qualification rules give white men an advantage. We also explain what the Party should be doing to change this fact.
Also in this episode: Reflections on Julian Castro and the ending of his campaign; spotlight on Hidden Figure Maya Rupert, Castro's campaign manager, and what we did over the holidays.
References:
The New York Times/Siena College Research Institute: Iowa Poll October 25-30, 2019
Democracy in Color: Polling Bump for White Male Presidential Candidates